Neath
Neath is a town in Glamorgan in South Wales. Although it lacks any specific tourist attractions, its location near the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys make it a convenient, if not overly inspiring, base for touring these places.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Neath Castle and Neath railway station.
Neath Castle
Castle
Photo: Darren Wyn Rees, CC BY 3.0.
Neath Castle is a Norman castle located in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Its construction was begun by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, the nominal Lord of Glamorgan, at a date estimated between 1114 and 1130.
Neath railway station
Railway station
Photo: Alan Roberts, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Neath railway station is a main line railway station serving the town of Neath, south Wales. Managed by Transport for Wales, the station is located at street level on Windsor Road, situated back from the street fronting a small car park.
Neath Abbey
Photo: Gareth Lovering Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Neath Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, located near the present-day town of Neath in South Wales, UK. It was once the largest abbey in Wales. Substantial ruins can still be seen, and are in the care of Cadw.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Afan Forest Park and Port Talbot.
Afan Forest Park
Photo: Rude Health, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Afan Forest Park is a 48-square-mile forest park in Wales. It is set in the Afan Valley in Neath Port Talbot. It is well known for its mountain biking and hiking or hillwalking trails. It is situated seven miles from Junction 40 of the M4.
Port Talbot
Photo: Kevin Corcoran, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Port Talbot is an industrial town in South Wales. It is located in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, part of the traditional county of Glamorgan and has a population of around 32,000.
Neath
- Type: Locality
- Location: Neath Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.6543° or 51° 39′ 16″ northLongitude
-3.799° or 3° 47′ 56″ westElevation
171 feet (52 metres)Open location code
9C3RM632+PCGeoNames ID
7299867
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