What to do in Glynneath

Activities, attractions and tours
Photo by Brian Mcauley
Photo by Brian Mcauley

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1. Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole

2. Mumbles Pier

Constructed during the late 19th Century, it was designed by W. Sutcliffe Marsh for the Mumbles Railway and Pier Company as the terminus of the line from Swansea. Visitors these days will find a range of traditional seaside attractions like bowling alleys, air hockey tables and arcade machines in the same spot where once a bandstand serenaded the passengers boarding and disembarking the steamers of the P & A Campbell White Funnel Fleet. The Victorian-style beach cafe offers a cream tea to die for, while the Pirate Captain ride offers the chance to see who's the greatest sea-dog of Mumbles Pier.
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Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

3. Singleton Park

Singleton Park is Swansea’s largest park and one of the green lungs of the city. It spreads across some 250 acres (101 hectares) and incorporates a boating lake, botanical garden and university campus. The history of Singleton Park dates back to 1847, when industrialist John Henry Vivian purchased parkland to create a family estate. Today, visitors come to escape the city bustle, get in touch with nature and attend summer events.
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Singleton Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

4. Rhondda Valley

Rhondda Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a rich mining heritage. For more than 100 years this was an industrial heartland where tens of thousands of men extracted coal from the earth. The mines may have closed, but their history can be explored. Go underground on a mine tour and get active in the outdoors on a hiking or cycling expedition.
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Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

5. Caswell Bay Beach

With its gently sloping sand and picturesque coastline, Caswell Bay Beach is a family hotspot on the Gower Peninsula. The shoreline backs onto the Bishop’s Wood Nature Reserve, an area of limestone woodland and grassland. Enjoy the serene ambiance in this wild area away from the city center.
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Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

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Melincourt Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Melincourt Waterfall during your travels in Clyne and Melincourt.

Melincourt Waterfall
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Aberdulais Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aberdulais Falls during your travels in Aberdulais. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Aberdulais Falls
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Henrhyd Waterfall

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Henrhyd Waterfall during your travels in Coelbren.

Henrhyd Waterfall
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Gwyn Hall

Enjoy a show at Gwyn Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Gwyn Hall
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Neath Abbey Ruins

You can find out about the history of Skewen when you stop by Neath Abbey Ruins. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Neath Abbey Ruins
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Victoria Gardens

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Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Gardens, a lovely green space in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Gardens
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Neath Golf Club

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Enjoy a round of golf in Blaenhonddan at Neath Golf Club. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Neath Golf Club

Day trip destinations from Glynneath

Neath featuring a ruin, a garden and heritage elements

Neath

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