Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Resolven

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Resolven

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Resolven

01:26

12.4km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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850 m

Resolven Canal Basin

Highlight • Historical Site

Short walk

Tip by

1.22 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.

Tip by

4.18 km

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Highlight • Structure

Ynys-yr-Allor, lock No 12 on the Neath Canal, the name means 'Meadow of the Altar', so it's possible that this was once a religious site.

Tip by

4.70 km

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

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

Tip by

6.40 km

Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

3.81 km

1.52 km

1.05 km

660 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

1.96 km

875 m

139 m

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Saturday 7 November

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Resolven

Resolven Canal Basin

Joe's Cafe

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Mural Tunnel

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