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Overview

A walk that will take us through waterfall country.

We will visit Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall, Dinas Rock and the old Silica Mines.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Old White Horse Inn.
 

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions:  
•    Follow A465 northward past Glynneath then take slip road onto A4109. 
•    Turn right at crossroads onto B4242 
•    Turn left, signposted Pontneddfechan.
•    Follow Pontneathvaughan Road past the Angel Inn
•    Continue straight, joining Dinas Road
•    After half a mile, bear right at NRW Dinas Rock sign
•    Cross narrow bridge and turn left into car park.
 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 91117 07929
Nearest postcode:
SA11 5NU
what3words:
removers.measures.chin
Start time:
11:00 am

Pontneddfechan: Dinas Rock Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.7595, -3.5787

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking