If you’re passionateabout the great outdoors, then Neath is the place for you. Nestling conveniently between Glamorgan’s Heritage Coast and the BreconBeacons National Park, Neath is something of amecca for mountain bikers and hikers alike, uniquely positioned as it is toprovide the very best Welsh, and indeed British, coastline, mountain and greenvalley landscapes. What’s more, with Swanseanever more than just a short road-trip away you will also have quick and easyaccess to the city fast becoming known as “the Brighton of Wales”, where youcan let your hair down once you’ve burnt some calories on the mountaintrails!
Outdoor Activities inNeath
With its spectacularrural location, Neath has an understandable focus onoffering a wealth of outdoor activities to its visitors.
If your passion is simplyfor walks then Neath’s country parks, waterfalls, and canaltowpaths will take your breath away.
If your appetite hankersfor a little more velocity in your adventuring, then Neathprovides everything from relaxing forest biking trails to world-class downhilldescents that have a reputation for heart-stopping intensity. Hikers can alsoget their kicks from tackling the challenging uphill trails.
Watersports inNeath
It’s about more than justmountains and valleys in b>Neath though. With easy access to awealth of lakes and reservoirs, coupled with a selection of sailing clubsoffering tuition to every level, Neath provides the perfectopportunity for everyone, from novice to expert, to get out on thewater.
With huge stretches ofepic coastline within quick and easy reach, those of you looking to wax yourboards and catch some surf will be able to ride the swells at Aberavon Beachwhere you will also find surfing lessons available to ensure everyone can havea go!
Heritage and History inNeath
Neath’shistory dates back to Roman times and there are a number of sites of historicalinterest that chart a rich and varied history from those early days, throughthe middle ages and the industrial revolution to the present day.
The Dulais ValleyHeritage Trail will take you, quite literally, on a walk through history, andyou can discover the tranquil splendour of the nearly 1000 year old ruins ofNeath Abbey. At Aberdulais Falls you can see the largest electricity-generatingwaterwheel in the UK, and it’s quite something to behold.
Enjoy Neath!
A historical market townwith plenty of shops, cafes and pubs in which to unwind,Neath is a charming gem of a town, sited at the midpoint ofthe five valleys that surround it.
As well as the churchwhose choir gave the world Katherine Jenkins,the picturesque town centre alsohas at its heart Victoria Gardens, which offers two acres of beautifullylandscaped gardens with a 19th Century bandstand at their heart - you wouldindeed be hard pressed to find a more archetypal example of Welsh rural charmthan the one you will discover in Neath.
