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Dinas Rd, Pontneddfechan, Neath SA11 5NE
6 Sychryd All Ability Trail / Dinas Rock
This ½ mile/800 metre return, level route is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility
scooters. It winds through a narrow, wooded gorge carved by the Afon Sychryd at
Pontneddfechan. With the river on one side and a rock face towering above, it makes
for a spectacular short walk. The route is mainly compacted stone-dust with some
short stretches of compacted earth, which can get muddy after long spells of rain.
There is a short ramp leading up to the main path from the car park.
How to get there: The trail starts from Dinas Rock car park, Dinas Rd, Pontneddfechan,
Neath SA11 5NE. Once in the village, the road forks by the former Craig-y-Ddinas hotel
- take the right fork, (not the road heading up the hill) and continue on, over the narrow
bridge. The car park is on your left.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL12 or Landranger Map 160 SN 912 079
Public Transport: Bus Service 161 Mon- Fri (TC) Neath to Min yr Awel.
Parking: The car park is mainly surfaced with compacted stone and can be bumpy.
It can get busy and closes at 5.30pm or dusk.
Nearest EV Charging: High Street Car Park, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9SW.
Distance: 1/2 mile/ 800 metres return.
Facilities: There are two pubs, a shop and café at Pontneddfechan, and the village hall’s
community run café close by Dinas Rock car park, opens at certain times. You will pass
Rhos Filling Station and shop on the road to Ystradfellte where there is a pub.
Toilets: There are public toilets with disabled access in Pontneddfechan and an
accessible toilet at the community café and hall when open.
Contact: There are no staff at this location.
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