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Aberdulais Falls

2.17 miles (3.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk in Neath visits the lovely Aberdulais waterfall and explores the woodland trails in Craig Gwladys Country Park. Along the way there are splendid views of the River Neath Valley and a nice waterside stroll along the Tennant Canal.
The walk starts at the car park just a short stroll from the falls. It's a lovely area with the rushing water of the River Dulais surrounded by cliffs and vegetation. The falls are also home to Europe's largest electricity-generating water wheel.
Aberdulais has a fascinating history as power has been drawn from the waterfall since the late 16th century. It first provided energy used in the manufacture of copper and later corn-milling and tin. 
After leaving the falls the walk continues through the mixed woodland of Craig Gwladys Country Park. The park is fabulous for wildlife spotting with butterflies, green woodpeckers, owls, buzzards and herons to look out for.
At Cadoxton you pick up the Tennant Canal and follow the towpath along the water back to the car park. It's a nice stretch of canal with little stone bridges, waterside cottages and old churches.
If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could visit the nearby Gnoll Estate Country Park. Here you will find 240 acres of woodland and wide open spaces with miles of walking trails to try. You could also continue along the Neath Canal.
Our Neath Waterfalls Walk starts in nearby Pontneddfechan. It explores Waterfall Country visiting the spectacular Four Waterfalls Walk.

Postcode

SA10 8EU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Aberdulais Falls OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Aberdulais Falls Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There's a nice on site National Trust tea room where you can enjoy refreshments after your walk.

Dog Walking

The area makes for a lovely walk with your dog, though you are asked to keep them on leads. The tea rooms mentioned above are also dog friendly.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Aberdulais Falls - geograph.org.uk - 20213

The falls are currently maintained by the National Trust not only because of its outstanding beauty, but also because of the industrial remains that are now being preserved there.

Waterwheel, Aberdulais Falls - geograph.org.uk - 1367026

The restored and working waterwheel at Aberdulais Falls.
Owned and operated by the National Trust

Upper falls at Aberdulais - geograph.org.uk - 42388

Upper falls at Aberdulais

Waterfall Aberdulais-Falls on Afon Dulais - geograph.org.uk - 1465422

Rocky outcrops and the falls on the Afon Dulais

Tennant Canal - Aberdulais - geograph.org.uk - 4037111

Tennant Canal

Aberdulais Aqueduct - geograph.org.uk - 4037098

Aberdulais Aqueduct. Located just south of the falls.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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