Leisure & Tourism

Neath & Tennant Canals

There are two sections of the canal for visitors to enjoy. Experience working lock gates, tree-lined routes and a quaint coffee shop as you navigate this romantic example of industrial revolution ingenuity, made famous by the novelist Alexander Cordell in his book ‘Song of the Earth’. The ‘Thomas Dadford’ leaves Neath from Morrisons/B&Q daily during the school summer holidays, and on Saturdays from April to September.

The 'Enfys', a purpose built boat suitable for the less abled is available for charter to take you through several locks and the glorious upper Neath Valley to Aberpergwm. ‘Ty Banc’ Resolven, a former canalside cottage, is open as a tea and gift shop in season.

Those who wish to simply enjoy a tranquil walk can follow the Neath Canal towpath through Neath Town Centre to Aberdulais where the basin has a skew bridge and 12 arch aqueduct over the River Neath.

Contact: For further details and information on 'Thomas Dadford', telephone 01792 772776. For information on the 'Enfys', telephone telephone 01639 871173 or 01639 710576

Location: Resolven and Aberdulais Canal Basins are both easily accessible from the A465. Aberdulais is 2 miles north of Neath. Resolven is 7 miles north of Neath.

Bus: X5 (First Cymru) from Swansea/Neath

Accessibility: The restored section north of Resolven and the Aberdulais Basin are both accessible to the disabled visitor.