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Canal Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Glynneath

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Canal Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Glynneath

Moderate

4.3

(8)

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Canal Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Glynneath

02:44

31.8km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.3 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.90 km

Joe's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot to stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake (or even something more substantial)... the orange cake was superb.

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8.49 km

Clyne Locks

Highlight • Structure

11.8 km

Neath Canal Towpath to Resolven

Highlight • Cycleway

Gentle ride all the way up to Resolven along the canal tow path but you do need to leave the canal at Abergarwed and take the road for around 0.5 …

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12.0 km

Canal Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Flat, rough track sandwiched between canal and river

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21.4 km

Neath Adventures Canoe Hire and Café

Highlight • Cafe

great little stop for a coffee with friendly staff

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22.2 km

Canal Lock Gates

Highlight • River

23.0 km

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Highlight • River

Great views over the river up on the old canal viaduct.

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30.5 km

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

read the sign on the cottage as it has a great story.

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

2.72 km

2.46 km

1.57 km

463 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

2.74 km

2.64 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

31°C

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Canal Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Glynneath

Joe's Cafe

Clyne Locks

Neath Canal Towpath to Resolven

Canal Gravel Path

Neath Adventures Canoe Hire and Café

Canal Lock Gates

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Neath Canal Path and Lock

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