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THE SWANSEA CANAL & ITS TRAIL
THE SWANSEA CANAL TRAIL
A trail following the line of the Swansea Canal along the Swansea Valley from Clydach to Abercraf has been established for your walking pleasure by the Swansea Canal Society.
 
You can access the trail from any of the villages in the Swansea Valley.
  • From Swansea
    - follow the A4067 northwards along the canal line to Clydach. Join the trail along the towpath
  • From Neath
    - join the trail along the towpath at Pontardawe.
  • The trail is best followed on foot from Clydach to Ynysmeudwy and then by car.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE SWANSEA CANAL
The canal, built in the years 1794 to 1798 was the first major structure in the valley and it opened up the Swansea Hinterland to trade and industry.
 
The canal ran 16 miles from to Hen Neuadd, Abercraf rising 400ft by means of 36 locks. It had three branch canals.
 
Trade ceased on the upper lengths of the canal at the turn of the century but it was open as far as Clydach up until 1931.
 
The canal has served as a source of water and power and transport for industry.
 
The Mond Nickel in Clydach works is now the only remaining user of the canal.
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OTHER CANAL REMAINS
South of Clydach there is only a little remaining. However, two small stone arch bridges are still in use in Morriston.
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