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Longford Waterfall

Waterfall

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Riverside, Valley

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Tawe Tours / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Longford Waterfall is a small, little-known waterfall tucked in woodland in the Dyffryn area of Neath, in south Wales. It sits at the end of a walk through the old Neath Abbey ironworks, among the ruined industrial buildings and the trees, and the drop is modest rather than tall. Steps lead down to ...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

1

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day, 9 overnight

The Bryncoch Inn – Neath, The Bridgend Inn – Cray, Bishops Cafe Bistro Ltd​

Swansea Log Cabin

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Longford Waterfall?
South Wales holds this secluded industrial cascade within a leafy patch of old woodland near Neath Abbey. Hikers will hear the roar of the water echoing through the trees before they spot the ancient brick ruins.

What type of place is Longford Waterfall?
Longford Waterfall is a secluded waterfall and industrial brick basin in South Wales.

When is the best time to visit Longford Waterfall?
Autumn offers the ideal window for an excursion when heavy October rains swell the river channel to its maximum volume G831\. Crisper afternoons during these months also turn the surrounding woodland canopy into a brilliant backdrop G831\.

What can you do at Longford Waterfall?
Walking down from the nearby road lets you explore the decaying remains of a nineteenth-century wooden water-wheel and a historic stone weir. Photography enthusiasts love to capture the mist rising from the plunge pool while listening to wild river birds G831\.

How long should I spend at Longford Waterfall?
Allocating roughly forty-five minutes provides ample time to safely navigate the slippery clay tracks and examine the old mill race G831\. Packing a camera lets you fully appreciate the silent monuments without rushing back to the main road G831\.

Where do I park at Longford Waterfall?
Vehicles can use the ten available spaces nearby, which provide one day and nine overnight parking spots O831\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Longford Waterfall?
The Bryncoch Inn – Neath, The Bridgend Inn – Cray, and Bishops Cafe Bistro Ltd represent three choices where you can get a hot meal close to the valley Q831\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Longford Waterfall?
Swansea Log Cabin offers a convenient place to stay if you want to spend the night in the area S831\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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