Melincourt Falls

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Melincourt Falls
Melincourt Falls

Melincourt Falls is waterfall on the tributary of the Neath River, located 1 mile south of Resolven, and in a reserve managed by the Glamorgan Wildlife Trust. [1] This spectacular waterfall is 80ft high, and inspired J. M. W. Turner to paint it in 1794. [2]

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It can be accessed by the public footpath from the B4434 Resolven to Tonna Road, 1 mile south of Resolven. The entrance to the path is on the opposite side of the road from the public car park.

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Melincourt Waterfalls

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  1. ^ Melincourt Waterfalls, Resolven. npt gov (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
  2. ^ Places to go in South Wales. waterscape.com (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-08.