Set around two large freshwater lakes in the Vale of Neath, about twenty minutes down the valley, Spring Valley Lakes is a friendly outdoor activity spot for a hands-on day out.
Depending on the season you can paddleboard or kayak on the lakes, try open-water swimming, or have a go at land-based activities like archery and axe-throwing — with a licensed bar and facilities on site to round the day off. Sessions are run by the on-site team, so it suits couples after something a bit different as much as families and groups.
It’s weather- and season-dependent, and the water activities are always supervised — book ahead so they know you’re coming.
Worth knowing
- Built around two large freshwater lakes formed from historic quarry workings, on an 80-acre site.
- Activities span paddleboarding, kayaking, open-water swimming, archery and axe-throwing.
- There’s a licensed bar and hot showers on site, and it’s dog-friendly.
- It sits close to Waterfall Country, so it pairs easily with a waterfall walk.