From the old mining village of Abercregan, follow the Coed Morgannwg Way to Efail Fach, returning along old railway lines in the Afan Valley. The industrial scars of this area have healed, leaving views of green valleys and rolling hills with masses of flowers, butterflies and birds.

The Colliers at Pontrhydyfen is a good place to refuel (www.thecolliers.biz).

Wales - Neath & Port Talbot - Countryside

View a road map to the starting point of this walk.