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streams, greatly heightens the general effect. The 

 banks are rocky, and clothed with wood to the 

 water's edge. Kich, extensive, and diversified 

 views will he found all along the banks of this 

 river. As it approaches Merthyr, it furnishes 

 the moving power to many manufacturing 

 establishments. On the banks of the Little 

 Taff, which is well stocked with fish, the most 

 romantic scenery will be found. 



Should the angler take the direction of Pont 

 Neath-Vechan, he will pass through a moun- 

 tainous, barren, but romantic country. Hanging 

 rocks, and gushing cataracts, present themselves 

 at almost every turn. This is really a spot 

 where the lover of nature's beauties feels he 

 could for ever take up his abode. About a mile 

 from Vechan is the river Neath, flowing through 

 an interesting valley. This is a fine angling 

 station ; and good and reasonable accommoda- 

 tion will be found in the inns. Woods, rocks, 

 and water-falls are in rich and varied abundance. 



The fall of Scotenogam, on the river Purthan, 

 in the immediate vicinity, is well worthy of 

 particular notice. The waters tumble over a 

 rock seventy feet high, and when they are full, 

 the sight is grand and sublime. The Lady's 

 Cascade, on the Neath, is of a greatly inferior 

 description. Many fine trout are taken every 



