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Melincourt Falls

Waterfall

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Riverside, Valley

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Charlie Marshall from Bristol UK, United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Melincourt Falls is a single-drop waterfall where the Melin Court Brook pours some eighty feet over a band of sandstone, about a mile south of Resolven in the Vale of Neath. It sits in a nature reserve of old upland oak woodland, rich in ferns and bluebells, with dippers on the brook and the remains...

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Parking nearby

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Staycations nearby

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Staycations:

1 day, 8 overnight

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Melincourt Falls?
South Wales hosts this massive cascade down in the Vale of Neath just past a small town. Walkers usually follow a path running parallel to the local brook to find the base.

What type of place is Melincourt Falls?
Melincourt Falls is a waterfall near Resolven in the Vale of Neath.

When is the best time to visit Melincourt Falls?
Spring through to autumn generally offers the most pleasant conditions for walking the riverside trail. Heavy winter rain also supercharges the flow if you want to experience the cascade at maximum capacity.

What can you do at Melincourt Falls?
Hiking along the steep ravine allows everyone to enjoy the ancient oak woodland and lush green ferns. Photography enthusiasts frequently bring their gear to capture the dramatic twenty-four metre drop from the lower river bank.

How long should I spend at Melincourt Falls?
Allocating roughly an hour provides plenty of time to safely navigate the slippery path and admire the water. Dedicated nature lovers can easily extend their stay to explore the surrounding nature reserve.

Where do I park at Melincourt Falls?
A total of nine spaces are available nearby, which provide one day and eight overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Melincourt Falls?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Melincourt Falls, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Melincourt Falls?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Melincourt Falls, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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