The Waterfall Walk #1
This describes the 2 mile walk from Pontneddfechan (Angel Inn) to Pontmelinfach picnic area. Pontneddfechan - Bridge over the lesser River Nedd - (known locally as Pontneddvaughan) is near Glynneath (home of Max Boyce) off the A465. The walk begins at the gate which is close to the Angel Inn where there is a car park. The sign says, "Sgwd Gwladys" which means "Lady Waterfall".
The first leg of the walk along the Neddfechan (lesser River Neath) follows an old tramway. The area was mined for silica (quartzite) in the production of fire bricks known locally as dinas. You can still see the stone sleepers set into the footpath. The trams transported the silica.
After about 20 minutes cross the bridge (pont in Welsh). Here the rocks in the river are a bright red colour.
The first of the waterfalls is seen from the bridge.
After crossing the bridge follow the sign for Pontmelinfach. On the way there are several more waterfalls including Sgwd Gwladys.
Soon the stony, muddy path winds into the picnic area of Pontmelinfach.
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