The Neath rises in the Brecon Beacons near Fan Gihirych (2,381 feet) and flows south to Glyn Neath from where it continues south-east through the Vale of Neath to enter the Bristol Channel near Swansea. Clearing after pollution, the river has been re-stocked with trout and is now attracting sea trout again.
The salmon which used to run up the river are still awaited. Access for the visitor is reasonable. Rod Licence: WNWDA (Glamorgan Rivers Division)
Aberdulais, W GlamTSTS 6 milesfrom road bridge at AberdulaistoRheola Estate DT: AAA (Neath and Dulais AC)oMar2-Oct31 (S); Apr 1-Oct 16(ST); Mar1-Sept30
Glyn Neath, W GlamTS8 miles from Resolven to Pont Nedd
FechanAB
DT: AAA (Glyn Neath AA)e
Neath, WGIamT Various sections as described on permit
DT: AAA (Neath and Dulais AC)
Neath Tributaries
DULAIS
This river flows down from Seven
Sisters to join the Neath below
Aberdulais.
Aberdulais, WGIamT2 miles from
AberdulaistopointaboveCrynant
DT: AAA (Neath and Dulais
AC)-Mar1-Sept
Neath,WGIamT4sectionsinarea as described on permit
DT: AAA (Neath and Dulais AC)
HEPSTE
This tributary of the Mellte rises on the southern slopes of the Brecon
Beacons to join the Mellte close to the well-known falls.
Glyn Neath, W GlamT3 mile from junction with MellteBB DT: AAA(Glyn Neath AA) MELLTE
The head stream of the Neath rising above Ystradfellte on the southern slopes of the Brecon
Beacons. There are trout chances.
Glyn Neath, W GlamTS4 miles from junction with Nedd Fach to
Caves YstradfellteBB
DT: AAA (Glyn Neath AA)e
NEDD FACH
Glyn Neath, WGIamTS4 miles from junction with Mellteto Blaen
NeddBB
DT:AAA (Glyn Neath AA)e
PYRDDIN
A trout stream with waterfalls winding to join the Neath at Pont Nedd Fechan.
Glyn Neath, W GlamT2 miles-Forestry Commission Water (LB) and Pont Lewsin (RB) DT: AAA (Glyn Neath AA)e-Association: Pyrddin AS.