Skewen Travel Guide

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LV 72 was built in 1903 by John Crown & Sons of Sunderland for Trinity House. Her hull is made of iron and, during World War 2, she was involved in the D Day landings. She was sold out of service in 1973 to Steel Supply Co., Neath for scrapping. When sold she was the oldest vessel in the Trinity House fleet. She was later considered for conversion to a floating night club but the project did not go ahead. She is now on a mud berth on the River Neath in poor condition.
LV 72 was built in 1903 by John Crown & Sons of Sunderland for Trinity House. Her hull is made of iron and, during World War 2, she was involved in the D Day landings. She was sold out of service in 1973 to Steel Supply Co., Neath for scrapping. When sold she was the oldest vessel in the Trinity House fleet. She was later considered for conversion to a floating night club but the project did not go ahead. She is now on a mud berth on the River Neath in poor condition.
The ruins of the cistercian Neath Abbey, alongside a section of the Tennant Canal, in the Neath valley. On the right of the ruins is a ruined 17th century mansion built within the abbey ruins. The site was heavily industrialised in the 19th C, excavated in the 1920s, is now in the care of Cadw.
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Skewen railway station from the west. Viewed from platform 1 looking towards Station Road bridge. This is an unstaffed station on the Swanline between Neath station and Llansamlet station.
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Neath Abbey Swing Bridge The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company opened its line in 1885, but could extend the line into Swansea until this swing bridge was completed in 1894. I am grateful to the owner of Derwent Construction and his plant operator Martin for their assistance in getting this image. This is one of over 1,450 movable bridges in the British Isles that I have identified for my historical website. www.movablebridges.org.uk
Photo by Stewart Marchant (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$154 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$154
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (539 reviews)
Lovely place to stay

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$165 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$165
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice hotel very clean and bedroom lots of space.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel

The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel

4 out of 5
Coychurch Bridgend Wales
Stay at this golf hotel in Bridgend. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Amazing hotel, very nice decor and the staff were super friendly. Breakfast and bar also a delight and the grounds very pretty, especially in the morning with the sun shining through the trees. Only the access to the hotel is not very pleasant, the single lane road during the dark I dread everytime ...

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Perfect in every way.

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Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
We booked this place last minute as we was riding our motorbikes at enduro world ! Absolute lovely place , really friendly owners /managers will 100% be staying again.

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Nik The Greek

Nik The Greek

4 out of 5
9-13 Stepney Road Burry Port Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Burry Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burry Port Lighthouse and Pembrey Country Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Nice small cosy room that was toasty warm. Only marked it down as the milk in the little pots was just a solid mass of gloop so could not make a drink. A note on the wall advised that milk was available downstairs in the bar, which is no good if you make a first brew after the place is closed.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

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Henrhyd Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Henrhyd Waterfall during your travels in Coelbren.

Henrhyd Waterfall

Neath Abbey Ruins

You can find out about the history of Dyffryn Clydach when you stop by Neath Abbey Ruins. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Neath Abbey Ruins

Aberdulais Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aberdulais Falls during your travels in Aberdulais. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Aberdulais Falls

Gwyn Hall

Enjoy a show at Gwyn Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Gwyn Hall

Melincourt Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Melincourt Waterfall during your travels in Clyne and Melincourt.

Melincourt Waterfall

Neath Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Blaenhonddan at Neath Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Neath Golf Club

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Swansea which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a marina

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Neath showing a park, a ruin and heritage elements

Neath

LV 72 was built in 1903 by John Crown & Sons of Sunderland for Trinity House. Her hull is made of iron and, during World War 2, she was involved in the D Day landings. She was sold out of service in 1973 to Steel Supply Co., Neath for scrapping. When sold she was the oldest vessel in the Trinity House fleet. She was later considered for conversion to a floating night club but the project did not go ahead. She is now on a mud berth on the River Neath in poor condition.

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