The Gunpowder Works, Pontneddfechan (Pontneathvaughan).
Visiting Cwmgwrach, Glynneath, Pontneddfechan (Pontneathvaughan), Pont Walby and Ystradfellte.
Apart form dropping into our local shops, including an award nominated wool and needlework shop Valley Wools, and a busy Donut shop, there are many reasons to visit our villages Glynneath, Cwmgwrach, Pontneathvaughan, at the top of the Neath Valley in South Wales.
There are many walks or cycle routes that can be followed from the village. Our canal which weaves through the valley to Neath is one example. There are the old iron works, there is the viaduct on Brunels’ railway, the fascinating Cwm Gwrelych Geo Heritage Trail and more.
Glynneath is becoming known as the ‘Gateway to Welsh Waterfall Country’. Just over a mile away from Glynneath lies the small village of Pontneathvaughan. From here you can follow paths along the rivers and see the many waterfalls. Or you can follow the gentle and informative walk through our gunpowder works.
Glynneath lies on the Southern side of Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a short drive to places like the National Showcaves Centre at Dan-yr-Ogof for example or to the Brecon Moutain Railway near Merthyr Tydfil.
Once you have trekked or rambled, cycled or walked you can refresh yourselves in one of several ‘locals’. In Pontneathvaughan there is the ‘Old White Horse Inn’ and the ‘Angel’, both great for food too. There is the ‘Gadlys’ cafe which is excellent for a drink and a snack. Towards Glynneath there is the ‘Halfway house’ pub and then the ‘Dinas Rock’ pub. On the other side of Glynneath there is the ‘Lamb and Flag’, a great place to eat and stay and in Cwmgwrach we have the Dunraven Arms easily found on the High Street. Beside the pub is ‘The Mine’ restaurant which is well worth a visit.
If you fancy a spot of Rugby Glynneath RFC play at Abernant Park in Glynneath and you are sure to be welcome if you drop in for a drink or to watch a game. Visit their website to see whats going on.
Walking in the Neath Valley.
| WALKING IN GLYNNEATH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA including RHIGOS, PONTNEDDFECHAN (PONT-NEATH-VAUGHAN), MIN-YR-AWEL, PONTWALBY, BAENGWRACH, CWMGWRACH, CWM GWRELYCH & ABERPERGWM |
| Glynneath and it’s surrounding area has everything for the walker, scenic beauty, a rich industrial heritage, geological marvels and many other outstanding qualities. The terrain is equally as varied, you can walk on the flat for many miles following the Neath canal or you can explore the steep sided gorges of the many valleys of the tributaries that feed the River Neath. |
| PLACES OF INTEREST – Ebenezer Chapel, Pontneddfechan – Pontwalby Viaduct – Bethania Chapel – Glynneath Conservation Area – Neath Canal – St Cadoc’s Church, Aberpergwm – Venallt Ironworks – Capel Bach, St Mary’s Church, Blaengwrach WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK – Angel Inn, Pontneddfechan – Lamb & Flag, Glynneath – White Horse, Pontneddfechan – New Inn, Rhigos – Bethania Community Centre, Glynneath – The Donut place, Glynneath High Street. |
| START LOCATIONS & WALKS GLYNNEATH TOWN CENTRE CAR PARK GLYNNEATH-PONTWALBY-CIRC-2UO-SN.883064.SA11.5DB 2.3 miles GLYNNEATH & PONTWALBY CIRCULAR WALK – visiting the Pontwalby Viaduct built by Isambard kingdon Brunel. – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO GLYNNEATH-CWM.GWRELYCH-CIRC-4HO-SN.883064.SA11.5DB 4.3 miles – GLYNNEATH & CWM GWRELYCH CIRCULAR WALK – A great walk incorporating the Cwm Gwrelych Geo Heritage Trail and Merfyn’s Memory Trail going over and under the Pontwalby Viaduct that was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO GLYNNEATH-ABERPERGWM-CIRC-6.5HO-SN.883064.SA11.5DB 6.5 miles -GLYNNEATH & ABERPERGWM CIRCULAR WALK – A hilly walk that gets quite muddy in places passing by Aberpergwm Colliery & the start of Neath Canal. It does enter into an area that is used by motorcycles & rally cars so if you are of a nervous disposition, give this one a miss. – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO GLYNNEATH-CWMGWRACH-CIRC-6.5FE-SN.883064.SA11.5DB 6.7 miles – GLYNNEATH & CWMGWRACH CIRCULAR – A flat tour of Glynneath & Cwmgwrach incorporating the start of Neath canal. – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO GLYNNEATH-PNF-CIRC-7.5UO-SN.883064.SA11.5DB 7.5 miles – GLYNNEATH & PONTNEDDFECHAN CIRCULAR WALK – A circular walk including Sgwd Gwladys waterfall, one of the jewels in the Vale of Neath crown. Pontneddfechan is the entrance to Waterfall Country, the finest collection of waterfalls in southern Britain. – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO |
