Gorges · South Wales
Afan Valley
Afan Valley — a gorge in wales south.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Neath · 5.3 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Afan Valley is a gorge located in South Wales, within the parish of Pelenna. This natural feature is known for its striking landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. The valley offers various activities, including walking and cycling trails, attracting visitors interested in exploring the scenic environment. The postcode for the area is SA12.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6500, -3.7333
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Pelenna
- Postcode
- SA12 9UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Neath — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2657655 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hostels · 0.8 km
Mynydd Pen-Rhys
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Cefn Morfydd
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Cefn Morfudd
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Afan Forest Park High Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Pontrhydyfen
Villages · 1.9 km
Bont Fawr Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 2.0 km
Afan Forest Mining museum
Museums · 2.1 km
Y Wal
Mountain bike trails · 2.2 km
Blue Scar
Mountain bike trails · 2.7 km
Penhydd
Mountain bike trails · 2.7 km
Moel y Fen
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Nearby
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Cefn Morfydd
Cefn Morfydd — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 300 m.
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Afan Forest Park High Bridge
Afan Forest Park High Bridge — a bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Afan Valley
Places to stay
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Bagle Brook
Bagle Brook — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: burger;steak house. Brand: Beefeater.
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Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: latin american. Brand: Las Iguanas.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Afan Valley?
- Afan Valley is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA12 9UW), in the parish of Pelenna.
- What is Afan Valley?
- Afan Valley — a gorge in wales south.
- How do I get to Afan Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA12 9UW.
- How do I get to Afan Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA12 9UW.