Places to see in ( Neath - UK )
Places to see in ( Neath - UK )
Neath is a town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. Historically in Glamorgan, the town of Neath is located on the river of the same name, 7 miles (11 km) east northeast of Swansea.
Historically, Neath was the crossing place of the River Neath and has existed as a settlement since the Romans established the fort of Nido or Nidum in the AD 70s. The Roman fort took its name from the River Nedd; the meaning is obscure but 'shining' or simply 'river' have been suggested. Neath is the Anglicised form.
St Illtyd visited the Neath area and established a settlement in what is now known as Llantwit on the northern edge of the town. The church of St. Illtyd was built at this settlement and was enlarged in Norman times. The Norman and pre Norman church structure remains intact and active to day within the Church in Wales. The Welsh language name for Neath is Castell-nedd, referring to the Norman Neath Castle.
Neath was a market town that expanded with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century with new manufacturing industries of iron, steel and tinplate. The Mackworth family, who owned the Gnoll Estate. The River Neath is a navigable estuary and Neath was a river port until recent times. The heavy industries are no more with the town being a commercial and tourism centre. Attractions for visitors are the ruins of the Cistercian Neath Abbey, the Gnoll Park and Neath Indoor Market.
The previous borough council was absorbed into the larger unitary authority of Neath Port Talbot on 1 April 1996. The town encompasses the electoral wards of Neath East, Neath North and Neath South. Neath and the surrounding area is represented at Westminster by Christina Rees MP (Labour) and in the National Assembly for Wales by Gwenda Thomas AM (Labour).
Neath is served by First Great Western on the South Wales Main Line at Neath railway station, on Windsor Road, in the heart of the town. Services operate to Port Talbot Parkway, Bridgend, Cardiff Central, Newport, Bristol Parkway, Swindon, Didcot Parkway, Reading and London Paddington to the east and Swansea, Carmarthen and West Wales to the west. Services also operate to Hereford, Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly.
Neath bus station is at Victoria Gardens, a five-minute walk from the railway station. National Express services call at the railway station. From Victoria Gardens, First Cymru provides direct inter-urban services to nearby Swansea and Port Talbot in addition to South Wales Transport who provide many similar local services.
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WATERFALL Country - Melincourt Falls DRAMATIC CHANGE after FLASH FLOODS and HEAVY RAIN in Wales
The video was filmed around the time where Great Britain was experiencing flash floods. A dry summer followed by epic heavy rain.
We took a look at this Welsh Waterfall one sunny afternoon and had an idea to compare the place before and after heavy rain. What starts as a peaceful scene of natural beauty, with the waterfall gently cascading down the cliff, turns into an epic gushing torrent which is probably far too dangerous to stand and watch, but we did it anyway.
If you're looking for something to do in Britain then a visit to Waterfall Country is highly recommended. A short ten minute bit of Hiking through a lovely river-side nature trail, walkable by people of every ability (When it's dry).
If you're looking for danger then you'll find it here after heavy rain and we cannot recommend you go and see this place.
So put on your disposable ponchos because this BADBOY is the Melincourt Waterfall.
The Melincourt Falls, situated in The Vale of Neath, South Wales. This place even inspired Turner to paint it. So if you're near the Brecon Beacons I suggest a little detour.
Swansea Ramblers walk to Henrhyd Waterfall
Swansea Ramblers explore Henrhyd Waterfall on a joint walk led by Cynon Valley Ramblers. We had a great walk and went to the birthplace of St Patrick in Banwen before passing a Roman Fort on our way to Henrhyd. After the walk we celebrated St David's Day at The Prices Arms where we had food and a Welsh themed quiz.
More photos and Swansea walk info at swansearamblers.org.uk
Pistyll Rhaeadr - Welsh Waterfall in Powys
One of the Seven Wonders of Wales, music provided by Ludovico Einaudi (Islands: Essential Einaudi). Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall is based in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant and is the highest waterfall in England and Wales, at 240ft (80m) high.