River Dulais

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Stone bridge over the Dulais at Crynant

River Dulais (Welsh : Afon Dulais) is a river of Wales which has its source at Mynydd y Drum. It joins the River Neath after flowing over Aberdulais Falls.

51°40′49″N3°46′41″W / 51.68017°N 3.77801°W / 51.68017; -3.77801


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