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Town in south Wales
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Neath (Welsh: Castell-nedd) is a town in Glamorgan in South Wales. Although it lacks any specific tourist attractions, its location near the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys makes it a convenient, if not overly inspiring, base for touring these places.
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Insubstantial ruins, but worth a look if in the area.
Built in 1130, it was once described as the fairest abbey in all of Wales, but now only ruins remain.
a traditional Victorian-style park.
Features a lake and historic landscaped gardens in a setting in the lower Vale of Neath.
Special Site of Scientific Interest in Jersey Marine, the wetland site features a boardwalk which is accessible from a free car park just outside Jersey Marine village.
Vale of Neath The Vale of Neath is also known as Waterfall Country for the numerous falls which are found there.
One of the most famous waterfalls of Wales, the Aberdulais Falls can be found near the village of Aberdulais in the lower Neath Valley. The waterfall area is now a National Trust property who operate a visitor centre. The waterfall exhibition features a working waterwheel.
The 80 ft high falls are part of the Melincourt Brook, a tributary of the River Neath.
The rivers Hepste and Mellte can be found in the Upper Neath Valley and fall within the Brecon Beacons national park zone. The Hepste and Mellte feature numerous waterfalls along their length but they do require some hiking to view. They can be accessed from a car park near the village of Pontneddfechan.
Found near the village of Crynant in the Dulais Valley, it features a permanent exhibition of the Cefn Coed Colliery, once the deepest anthracite coal mine in the world.
The historic Neath and Tennant Canals are the subject of a major restoration project by the Neath and Tennant Canals Trust. A boat trip can be taken along part of the Canal starting from Neath town centre heading inland. The boat trip operates from Easter until the end of summer annually. The canal features a walkable towpath.
6605-yard, par 72, 18-hole links course set in Crymlyn Burrows overlooking Swansea Bay.
18-hole hilltop course.
6,100-yard, par 71, 18-hole course set in a mix of parkland and woodland.
4-star upmarket self-catering cottages in quiet hamlet.
Highly sought-after large detached house sleeps up to 14 in 6 large bedrooms. Stunning countryside views. Dogs welcome. 4-star accredited self-catering accommodation in the Vale of Neath. Ideal for visiting Brecon Beacons, Neath waterfalls, Gower beaches and Swansea.
The Parade.
Centrally located with Mediterranean theme restaurant. A four-star boutique hotel.
It is next to the sports club facilities of Llandarcy Academy of Sport.
Next to the Jersey Marine Tower which is the tall octagonal tower visible from the Fabian Way. The tower is the hotel's premier suite and the top floor bedroom offers views of Swansea Bay.
Vale of Neath Market
Features over 200 stalls and a car boot sale.
By bus
Bus station is at Victoria Gardens, a five-minute walk from the railway station. Connections from Swansea and Port Talbot.
By car
Just off the M4 between Port Talbot and Swansea on the A465 "Heads of the Valleys" road Merthyr Tydfil to Abergavenny.
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