Gwlad y Sgydau

‘I cannot call to mind a single valley that in the same extent of country comprises so much beautiful and picturesque scenery and so many interesting and special features as the Vale of Neath’

That’s what the famous 19^th Century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace wrote when he first experienced the Vale of Neath. And quite frankly, he summed it up pretty well. The ‘special features’ he refers to are the series of dramatic waterfalls blessing our valley. Waterfall Country is our hidden treasure, a sequence of mystical waterfalls that are particularly striking.

We have a range of walks accompanying the waterfalls, so follow the footsteps of past explorers and rediscover our ‘special features’ at Sgwd Gwladys, Melincourt Falls, Aberdulais and Sgwd yr Eira.

Bordering onto the Brecon Beacons National Park; Waterfall Country branches into the Fforest Fawr Geopark, a site of enormous geological importance. Before you set out on your exploration adventure visit the Waterfalls Centre in Pontneddfechan to see the Geopark exhibition. Have a chat to our guides and find out whatamazing things to look out for.

The popular Waterfall Walks Guide Book is available from the Tourist Information Centre at Aberdulais and atthe Waterfalls Centre at Pontneddfechan. Call in, ask for a copy and kickstart your discovery of waterfalls throughout the Vale of Neath.

Note of caution – the walks require proper care and preparation before and during your walk.