A Sense Of Place.
Vale of Neath and Afan
A rare meeting place of industrial heritage and intense natural beauty
'Waterfall Country' stretches across the wooded valleys from Neath to the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Artists and writers have been inspired by the beauty of Melincourt and Aberdulais falls and the cascades at the Gnoll Country Park in Neath, all easily accessible. For the more adventurous inspiration seekers, visitors can hike up to the deep gorges of the rivers Mellte, Hepste and Nedd Fechan.
Also home to Afan Forest Park, recently voted one of the world's top 10 places to ride by 'What Mountain Bike' magazine, the trails descend what is known locally 'Little Switzerland', one of the most beautiful valleys in South Wales and the Park is also a great place for the whole family to unwind and walk.
Aqueducts and viaducts dramatically bridge the steep sided dark green slopes - over 70% of the area is forested.
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