Sue’s guidebook
Walks
For fabulous walks just minutes from the house, visit Pen Pych Woodland Park. The carpark at the bottom of the walk is just a 10 minute walk or a 4 minute drive.
Pen Pych Woodland Park
• From the house walk to the end of the terrace and turn left towards Wyndham Street.
• Just past the turning to the lane, turn left and go through the chicane barrier onto a tarmac footpath. (This used to be an old railway line and just past the bridge is where Blaenrhondda Station was located.)
• Exit the footpath at the other end and cross the road, continuing in the same direction, with the back of the houses on St Alban's Road now on your right.
• After the barrier (usually open), look for a narrow footpath on the left and follow this for about 20 meters.
• Exit the footpath and cross the road to another footpath immediately opposite, which rises quite steeply up for about 10 meters.
• Follow this path – may be muddy in places – for about 200 meters. Look for narrow tracks on the right-hand side which lead steeply up to the carpark, or continue to the end and take a gentler walk around to the carpark.
• From the carpark just follow the footpath uphill.
• Stop at the picnic bench for a short rest and to take in the view, then continue on uphill to the waterfall viewpoint (this is a 10-15 minute walk from the carpark).
• If you want to continue up to the waterfall or to the summit, then look for the narrow path to the right of the viewpoint. WARNING: Sturdy foot ware and supervision of young children are recommended for this part of the walk as it is a bit of a climb and the ground can be loose underfoot and slippery when wet.
• To reach the summit, from the waterfall go back to the path and look for the path leading up the right-hand hill.
• When you reach the woodland at the top, continue around to the right and follow the path around the edge of the mountain top until you reach the flag. From here you can look down the valley, and you can see our house!
If you want to explore more, then on your way back down look for a path on the right after you go past the picnic table and follow this for more woodland and river walks. To head back to the house from these just keep going down hill/stream until you reach familiar ground.
If you are not familiar with the area, please note:
• The safest and quickest way back is the way you came. Some of the paths can be quite treacherous and are best suited to sheep.
• Please don’t attempt the walk to the summit during bad or changeable weather. The clouds can quickly come down over the mountains and it is easy to become disorientated and lose your way.
Pen Pych Forest Car Park
Blaen-Y-cwm RoadFor fabulous walks just minutes from the house, visit Pen Pych Woodland Park. The carpark at the bottom of the walk is just a 10 minute walk or a 4 minute drive.
Pen Pych Woodland Park
• From the house walk to the end of the terrace and turn left towards Wyndham Street.
• Just past the turning to the lane, turn left and go through the chicane barrier onto a tarmac footpath. (This used to be an old railway line and just past the bridge is where Blaenrhondda Station was located.)
• Exit the footpath at the other end and cross the road, continuing in the same direction, with the back of the houses on St Alban's Road now on your right.
• After the barrier (usually open), look for a narrow footpath on the left and follow this for about 20 meters.
• Exit the footpath and cross the road to another footpath immediately opposite, which rises quite steeply up for about 10 meters.
• Follow this path – may be muddy in places – for about 200 meters. Look for narrow tracks on the right-hand side which lead steeply up to the carpark, or continue to the end and take a gentler walk around to the carpark.
• From the carpark just follow the footpath uphill.
• Stop at the picnic bench for a short rest and to take in the view, then continue on uphill to the waterfall viewpoint (this is a 10-15 minute walk from the carpark).
• If you want to continue up to the waterfall or to the summit, then look for the narrow path to the right of the viewpoint. WARNING: Sturdy foot ware and supervision of young children are recommended for this part of the walk as it is a bit of a climb and the ground can be loose underfoot and slippery when wet.
• To reach the summit, from the waterfall go back to the path and look for the path leading up the right-hand hill.
• When you reach the woodland at the top, continue around to the right and follow the path around the edge of the mountain top until you reach the flag. From here you can look down the valley, and you can see our house!
If you want to explore more, then on your way back down look for a path on the right after you go past the picnic table and follow this for more woodland and river walks. To head back to the house from these just keep going down hill/stream until you reach familiar ground.
If you are not familiar with the area, please note:
• The safest and quickest way back is the way you came. Some of the paths can be quite treacherous and are best suited to sheep.
• Please don’t attempt the walk to the summit during bad or changeable weather. The clouds can quickly come down over the mountains and it is easy to become disorientated and lose your way.
A lovely long walk through forest and along hillside, with lovely scenery and a nice pool at the end to soak those tired feet. Allow 2-3 hours for the round trip.
• From the house walk to the end of the terrace and turn left towards Wyndham Street.
• Just past the turning to the lane, turn left and go through the chicane barrier onto a tarmac footpath. (This used to be an old railway line and just past the bridge is where Blaenrhondda Station was located.)
• Exit the footpath at the other end and cross the road, continuing in the same direction, with the back of the houses on St Alban's Road on your right.
• Go through the barrier (usually open, but continue through anyway if it's closed) and follow the road past the fish farm, and then follow the path under the road bridge and past the skate ramp.
• Turn left in front of the school and go over the footbridge.
• Turn right onto Blaenrhondda Road, then cross the road and take the first left onto Clyngwyn Road.
• At the top of Clyngwyn Road follow the road around to the right and continue along Bryn Henllan until you go past a row of garages on your left.
• Cross the road after the garages and look for the gap in the fence just to the side of the garages, which leads onto a foot path.
• Turn right onto the footpath. The footpath can be muddy at the start but improves and will widen out as you go on.
• Follow the footpath for about 1 mile until you come to a fork in the path, with a stone marker in the middle.
• Take the left fork and follow for about ½ mile. Look for a narrow footpath on your left hand side and a large fallen tree just off the footpath on your right.
• Take the left hand footpath and follow it gently uphill until you come to a small dam.
• A short way beyond the dam is a waterfall which can also be reached, although I have not been up to it so cannot advise on the difficulty.
On your way back, for a bit of variety:
• when you get to the fork in the path follow it around to the left and continue on this path until it eventually leads out onto a road.
• Turn right onto the road and follow it down into the top end of Blaenrhondda. Look our for the heritage information boards positioned along the road.
• Continue down Blaenrhondda Road until you reach Blaenrhondda Bridge (road bridge).
• Turn left onto the bridge and at the end follow the road right down St Alban’s terrace.
• At the bottom of the road, cross the road in front of the church and take the footpath back to Eileen Place.
Blaenrhondda
A lovely long walk through forest and along hillside, with lovely scenery and a nice pool at the end to soak those tired feet. Allow 2-3 hours for the round trip.
• From the house walk to the end of the terrace and turn left towards Wyndham Street.
• Just past the turning to the lane, turn left and go through the chicane barrier onto a tarmac footpath. (This used to be an old railway line and just past the bridge is where Blaenrhondda Station was located.)
• Exit the footpath at the other end and cross the road, continuing in the same direction, with the back of the houses on St Alban's Road on your right.
• Go through the barrier (usually open, but continue through anyway if it's closed) and follow the road past the fish farm, and then follow the path under the road bridge and past the skate ramp.
• Turn left in front of the school and go over the footbridge.
• Turn right onto Blaenrhondda Road, then cross the road and take the first left onto Clyngwyn Road.
• At the top of Clyngwyn Road follow the road around to the right and continue along Bryn Henllan until you go past a row of garages on your left.
• Cross the road after the garages and look for the gap in the fence just to the side of the garages, which leads onto a foot path.
• Turn right onto the footpath. The footpath can be muddy at the start but improves and will widen out as you go on.
• Follow the footpath for about 1 mile until you come to a fork in the path, with a stone marker in the middle.
• Take the left fork and follow for about ½ mile. Look for a narrow footpath on your left hand side and a large fallen tree just off the footpath on your right.
• Take the left hand footpath and follow it gently uphill until you come to a small dam.
• A short way beyond the dam is a waterfall which can also be reached, although I have not been up to it so cannot advise on the difficulty.
On your way back, for a bit of variety:
• when you get to the fork in the path follow it around to the left and continue on this path until it eventually leads out onto a road.
• Turn right onto the road and follow it down into the top end of Blaenrhondda. Look our for the heritage information boards positioned along the road.
• Continue down Blaenrhondda Road until you reach Blaenrhondda Bridge (road bridge).
• Turn left onto the bridge and at the end follow the road right down St Alban’s terrace.
• At the bottom of the road, cross the road in front of the church and take the footpath back to Eileen Place.
Enjoy a lovely woodland walk in the Brecon Beacons and visit 4 fabulous waterfalls en route, including the iconic Sgwd yr Eira where you can walk behind the waterfall. The entire walk takes around 3 hours.
Visit: https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do/attractions/natural/waterfalls/walking-trails
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Fossaríkið
2 High StEnjoy a lovely woodland walk in the Brecon Beacons and visit 4 fabulous waterfalls en route, including the iconic Sgwd yr Eira where you can walk behind the waterfall. The entire walk takes around 3 hours.
Visit: https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do/attractions/natural/waterfalls/walking-trails
Discover the tranquil surroundings at Henrhyd Falls as you take this adventurous walk to the highest waterfall in South Wales.
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Henrhyd foss
Dol HenrhydDiscover the tranquil surroundings at Henrhyd Falls as you take this adventurous walk to the highest waterfall in South Wales.
Website: https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do
If you enjoy making the most of the great outdoors, you’ll love the Brecon Beacons. Chose from cycling and mountain biking; watersports; horse riding and pony trekking; stargazing; guided walks and tours; bushcraft and foraging; rock climbing and absailing; underground adventures, or simply just walking. Visit the website for details.
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Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms
Website: https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do
If you enjoy making the most of the great outdoors, you’ll love the Brecon Beacons. Chose from cycling and mountain biking; watersports; horse riding and pony trekking; stargazing; guided walks and tours; bushcraft and foraging; rock climbing and absailing; underground adventures, or simply just walking. Visit the website for details.
In the middle of the Brecon Beacons Pen Y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales. There are wonderful views across the valley of the river Usk to the North, and connecting walks from the summit to the other "Beacons". Allow approximately 1 hour to the summit, walking briskly on the flatter bits. This route can get very busy in good weather. There are more challenging and worthwhile scrambles up the mountain from the North, which few people use, though the view is much more dramatic. Parking will cost £6.50 a day (as at February 2024), and the post code for the car park is LD3 8NL.
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Pen-y-Fan
In the middle of the Brecon Beacons Pen Y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales. There are wonderful views across the valley of the river Usk to the North, and connecting walks from the summit to the other "Beacons". Allow approximately 1 hour to the summit, walking briskly on the flatter bits. This route can get very busy in good weather. There are more challenging and worthwhile scrambles up the mountain from the North, which few people use, though the view is much more dramatic. Parking will cost £6.50 a day (as at February 2024), and the post code for the car park is LD3 8NL.
Launched in 2012, the Wales Coastal Path is 870 miles long and was heralded as the first dedicated footpath in the world to cover the entire length of a country's coastline.
If you are looking for a walk that is easy on the feet and not too strenuous, try parking at Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, and walking westward to Caswell Bay. It's a 6 mile round walk, but the footpath is concrete most of the way and reasonably easy where not concreted. There are a few short but steep hills but it's a lovely rather than challenging walk. There are cafés at Caswell and Langland Bays and plenty of benches to rest along the way.
Visit https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/coast-path for more information.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast PathLaunched in 2012, the Wales Coastal Path is 870 miles long and was heralded as the first dedicated footpath in the world to cover the entire length of a country's coastline.
If you are looking for a walk that is easy on the feet and not too strenuous, try parking at Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, and walking westward to Caswell Bay. It's a 6 mile round walk, but the footpath is concrete most of the way and reasonably easy where not concreted. There are a few short but steep hills but it's a lovely rather than challenging walk. There are cafés at Caswell and Langland Bays and plenty of benches to rest along the way.
Visit https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/coast-path for more information.
Enjoy lovely walks along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, often voted Britain's prettiest canal. Places to picnic along the way.
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Brecon Basin kanalir
Enjoy lovely walks along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, often voted Britain's prettiest canal. Places to picnic along the way.
Local Attractions
Cave exploration attraction with a dinosaur park, museum, Iron Age farm, Shire horse centre and kids' play area.
Distance: 22.3 miles
https://www.showcaves.co.uk/
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Þjóðar Showcaves Miðstöð fyrir Wales
Cave exploration attraction with a dinosaur park, museum, Iron Age farm, Shire horse centre and kids' play area.
Distance: 22.3 miles
https://www.showcaves.co.uk/
Located in the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park area of South Wales.
The sanctuary rescues and provides a home for many types of unwanted animals, especially primates, such as chimpanzees, baboons, mandrills, spider monkeys, vervets, capuchins, mangabeys and marmosets.
Although the sanctuary specialise in the care and protection of primates, it cannot stand by and see other animals in need of help. You will therefore find wolf dogs, horses, donkeys, cattle, pigs and others at the sanctuary. All are equally important members of the extended family.
https://www.ape-monkey-rescue.org.uk/index.html
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Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
Located in the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park area of South Wales.
The sanctuary rescues and provides a home for many types of unwanted animals, especially primates, such as chimpanzees, baboons, mandrills, spider monkeys, vervets, capuchins, mangabeys and marmosets.
Although the sanctuary specialise in the care and protection of primates, it cannot stand by and see other animals in need of help. You will therefore find wolf dogs, horses, donkeys, cattle, pigs and others at the sanctuary. All are equally important members of the extended family.
https://www.ape-monkey-rescue.org.uk/index.html
Website: https://www.bikeparkwales.com/
BikePark Wales is home to the UK's greatest and most diverse selection of all weather mountain bike trails. With a vehicular uplift service to transport you to the top of the trails, bike and equipment hire, coaching, guiding and a lovely on site café we have everything you need for an incredible day on the mountain whether you are a beginner or pro mountain biker.
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Bike Park Wales
Website: https://www.bikeparkwales.com/
BikePark Wales is home to the UK's greatest and most diverse selection of all weather mountain bike trails. With a vehicular uplift service to transport you to the top of the trails, bike and equipment hire, coaching, guiding and a lovely on site café we have everything you need for an incredible day on the mountain whether you are a beginner or pro mountain biker.
Family fun for rainy days - children’s indoor soft play area.
Visit https://www.dragonsdensoftplay.co.uk/index.html
Dragons Den Soft Play
Family fun for rainy days - children’s indoor soft play area.
Visit https://www.dragonsdensoftplay.co.uk/index.html
Website: https://penderyn.wales/visit/
Produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. Tours available.
If whisky isn't your drink Penderyn also produce other spirits, made from lovely Brecon Beacon water, all of which are available in their gift shop.
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenWebsite: https://penderyn.wales/visit/
Produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. Tours available.
If whisky isn't your drink Penderyn also produce other spirits, made from lovely Brecon Beacon water, all of which are available in their gift shop.
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park is based on the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery site in the heart of the Rhondda Valleys and is a fascinating place to visit for all ages. The Black Gold Underground Experience Tour is led by guides who all worked the coal mines of the Rhondda Valleys and have tales to tell of life underground and the history of the Black Gold that was shipped from the Rhondda around the globe. As part of the tour, you can also take a ride on Dram! The virtual ride which has a few surprises in store! In addition to the tour, there is a café that serves meals and snacks, free interactive exhibitions which you can take in at your own pace and an award-winning craft store.
All in all it’s a great day out for all the family.
https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/RhonddaHeritagePark/Aboutus/Aboutus.aspx
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Rhondda Heritage Park
Coedcae RoadA Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park is based on the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery site in the heart of the Rhondda Valleys and is a fascinating place to visit for all ages. The Black Gold Underground Experience Tour is led by guides who all worked the coal mines of the Rhondda Valleys and have tales to tell of life underground and the history of the Black Gold that was shipped from the Rhondda around the globe. As part of the tour, you can also take a ride on Dram! The virtual ride which has a few surprises in store! In addition to the tour, there is a café that serves meals and snacks, free interactive exhibitions which you can take in at your own pace and an award-winning craft store.
All in all it’s a great day out for all the family.
https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/RhonddaHeritagePark/Aboutus/Aboutus.aspx
Website: https://www.bmr.wales/contact-us
Steam into the Brecon Beacons on a 10-mile round trip from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons.
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Brecon-fjallaferðin
Pontsticill RoadWebsite: https://www.bmr.wales/contact-us
Steam into the Brecon Beacons on a 10-mile round trip from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons.
Website: http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=6338
Home to 6 world class trails boasting over 100 km of single track trails. There's also the Afan Bike Park (launched in 2013) allowing riders to improve their riding skill and have hours of winding, swerving fun with berms and jumps. There is also a 36 km cycle trail along the route of an old railway line, and lots of walks ranging from 1 mile to 10 miles.
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Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Website: http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=6338
Home to 6 world class trails boasting over 100 km of single track trails. There's also the Afan Bike Park (launched in 2013) allowing riders to improve their riding skill and have hours of winding, swerving fun with berms and jumps. There is also a 36 km cycle trail along the route of an old railway line, and lots of walks ranging from 1 mile to 10 miles.
Website: https://www.cyfarthfa.com/
Set in 160 acres of parkland, Cyfarthfa Park is one of the most frequently visited free attractions in Wales and has something for everyone, from relaxing sensory gardens and woodland walks, to an exciting state-of-the-art Splash Pad and Playground
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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum og Art Gallery
Brecon RoadWebsite: https://www.cyfarthfa.com/
Set in 160 acres of parkland, Cyfarthfa Park is one of the most frequently visited free attractions in Wales and has something for everyone, from relaxing sensory gardens and woodland walks, to an exciting state-of-the-art Splash Pad and Playground
Website: https://www.south-wales-miners-museum.co.uk/
A small museum of the coal mining industry and its workforce in the South Wales Coalfield. Located in the beautiful Afon Valley Forest Park.
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South Wales Miners Museum
Website: https://www.south-wales-miners-museum.co.uk/
A small museum of the coal mining industry and its workforce in the South Wales Coalfield. Located in the beautiful Afon Valley Forest Park.
Website: http://www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk/index.php/en/
500 acres of countryside, walks, trails and family fun.
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Dare Valley Country Park
Glamorgan StreetWebsite: http://www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk/index.php/en/
500 acres of countryside, walks, trails and family fun.
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais, The 'Red Castle', rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairytale.
Just a 30 minute drive from the house, this castle is well worth a visit, particularly if the weather is a bit dull as it's almost all indoors. There is also a little café here, but if you fancy something a bit more substantial to round off your tour of the castle then head off to Pugh's Garden Village (a 5 minute drive from the castle) for a tasty lunch afterwards.
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Castell Coch
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais, The 'Red Castle', rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairytale.
Just a 30 minute drive from the house, this castle is well worth a visit, particularly if the weather is a bit dull as it's almost all indoors. There is also a little café here, but if you fancy something a bit more substantial to round off your tour of the castle then head off to Pugh's Garden Village (a 5 minute drive from the castle) for a tasty lunch afterwards.
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle#overview
The largest castle in Wales, and the second-largest in Britain, Caerphilly Castle was locked within water defences when it was built by the English during the 13th century as a defence against the rise of the powerful Prince Llewellyn of Wales.
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Caerphilly kastali
Castle StreetWebsite: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle#overview
The largest castle in Wales, and the second-largest in Britain, Caerphilly Castle was locked within water defences when it was built by the English during the 13th century as a defence against the rise of the powerful Prince Llewellyn of Wales.
With beautiful landscaped gardens, this open-air museum in Cardiff chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. With free entry, this is a great day out for all the family.
https://museum.wales/stfagans/
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St Fagans þjóðminjasafn
With beautiful landscaped gardens, this open-air museum in Cardiff chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. With free entry, this is a great day out for all the family.
https://museum.wales/stfagans/
Take an unforgettable flight on the world’s fastest seated zip line, take a thrilling ride on the Tower roller coaster, and experience Big Red, the largest mobile Zip in the world! Soak in the incredible views of the Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan during this thrilling 2 hour experience. The adventurous will embark upon 2 separate zip zones with 4 parallel lines, as you soar your way over the top of the beautiful Llyn Fawr and across the historical coal mining Tower Colliery site. Not one to be missed! Ideal for families and adrenaline junkies over the age of 7.
Also, new from July 2022, test your nerve on the Tower Climber, the UK's biggest adventure activity course. There is also a junior course for 3-8 year olds. For a taste of what's in store take a look at https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-adventure-course-zip-world-24469735
For information and details of all the Tower attractions visit https://www.zipworld.co.uk/location/tower
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Zip World Tower
Take an unforgettable flight on the world’s fastest seated zip line, take a thrilling ride on the Tower roller coaster, and experience Big Red, the largest mobile Zip in the world! Soak in the incredible views of the Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan during this thrilling 2 hour experience. The adventurous will embark upon 2 separate zip zones with 4 parallel lines, as you soar your way over the top of the beautiful Llyn Fawr and across the historical coal mining Tower Colliery site. Not one to be missed! Ideal for families and adrenaline junkies over the age of 7.
Also, new from July 2022, test your nerve on the Tower Climber, the UK's biggest adventure activity course. There is also a junior course for 3-8 year olds. For a taste of what's in store take a look at https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-adventure-course-zip-world-24469735
For information and details of all the Tower attractions visit https://www.zipworld.co.uk/location/tower
Lovely level walks, parkland, lakes and play parks. Something for all the family. Great place to take a picnic. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
http://www.gnollestatecountrypark.co.uk/
Gnoll Park
2 Gnoll Park RoadLovely level walks, parkland, lakes and play parks. Something for all the family. Great place to take a picnic. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
http://www.gnollestatecountrypark.co.uk/
The castle is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, and its location has been described as spectacular, due to its position above a limestone precipice. There is also a working farm, tearooms and a gift shop.
http://www.carregcennencastle.com/
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Carreg Cennen kastali
The castle is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, and its location has been described as spectacular, due to its position above a limestone precipice. There is also a working farm, tearooms and a gift shop.
http://www.carregcennencastle.com/
Indoor play area at Ynyswen, Treorchy, with lots to do for all ages, including soft play, ball pits, trampoline, climbing areas and a huge slide! We also have a fantastic dedicated Toddler Zone with a host of role-playing and sensory activities and BEAM, our interactive virtual playground featuring active and engaging games for children of all ages.
The play area is perfectly suited for children up to the age of 11 and is sure to keep them busy for hours. For those aged 7 and over who are looking for a little more activity and challenge, then check out The Play Yard Ninja Academy!
https://www.theplayyard.co.uk/
The Play Yard
Indoor play area at Ynyswen, Treorchy, with lots to do for all ages, including soft play, ball pits, trampoline, climbing areas and a huge slide! We also have a fantastic dedicated Toddler Zone with a host of role-playing and sensory activities and BEAM, our interactive virtual playground featuring active and engaging games for children of all ages.
The play area is perfectly suited for children up to the age of 11 and is sure to keep them busy for hours. For those aged 7 and over who are looking for a little more activity and challenge, then check out The Play Yard Ninja Academy!
https://www.theplayyard.co.uk/
A splendid Tudor, semi-fortified Manor, refurbished to its 17th century state. Step back in time and take a tour of the manor with the guides dressed in period costume. Pre-booking currently essential. Form more information visit: https://www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk/
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Llancaiach Fawr Manor
A splendid Tudor, semi-fortified Manor, refurbished to its 17th century state. Step back in time and take a tour of the manor with the guides dressed in period costume. Pre-booking currently essential. Form more information visit: https://www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk/
Mountain View Ranch at Heol-Pen-Y-Bryn takes all the best bits of an Adventure Centre and plonks them smack bang in the middle of some of the most beautiful scenery South Wales has to offer.
Whether it's Segway Trekking through the woods, testing your balance on our High Ropes or soaring through the air on our Zip Wires, there's no better way to take in the rolling hills and panoramic views.
As big kids ourselves, we wanted to give the little kids something a little bit special too. Our Adventure Play Area boasts Hill Slides, Giant Swings, Tipis, Climbing Frames, Play Houses and Zip Wires to keep your 2 to 12 year olds out of mischief! Includes Wale's only licensed Gruffallo trail.
For more information visit https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/Thingstodo/Activities/AdventureSports/MountainViewRanch.aspx or
https://mountainviewranch.co.uk/
Mountain View Ranch - The Gruffalo Trail
7 Mountain ViewMountain View Ranch at Heol-Pen-Y-Bryn takes all the best bits of an Adventure Centre and plonks them smack bang in the middle of some of the most beautiful scenery South Wales has to offer.
Whether it's Segway Trekking through the woods, testing your balance on our High Ropes or soaring through the air on our Zip Wires, there's no better way to take in the rolling hills and panoramic views.
As big kids ourselves, we wanted to give the little kids something a little bit special too. Our Adventure Play Area boasts Hill Slides, Giant Swings, Tipis, Climbing Frames, Play Houses and Zip Wires to keep your 2 to 12 year olds out of mischief! Includes Wale's only licensed Gruffallo trail.
For more information visit https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/Thingstodo/Activities/AdventureSports/MountainViewRanch.aspx or
https://mountainviewranch.co.uk/
https://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/
A 1 hour 40 minute drive away is Wales' biggest theme park. Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled experience or a magical adventure, Oakwood Theme Park has thrills for all.
Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oakwood boasts fun for the whole family – toddler friendly rides, fast thrills and spills (including the UK’s favourite wooden roller coaster – Megafobia) and spooky Halloween events, late night riding seasons, food & drink, FREE comfy dog kennels (so every member of the family can come along).
Check the website for opening times - it's a long way to go to find it closed!
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Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston Bridgehttps://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/
A 1 hour 40 minute drive away is Wales' biggest theme park. Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled experience or a magical adventure, Oakwood Theme Park has thrills for all.
Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oakwood boasts fun for the whole family – toddler friendly rides, fast thrills and spills (including the UK’s favourite wooden roller coaster – Megafobia) and spooky Halloween events, late night riding seasons, food & drink, FREE comfy dog kennels (so every member of the family can come along).
Check the website for opening times - it's a long way to go to find it closed!
An award-winning national museum that still retains many features of its former life as a coal mine, standing high on the heather-clad moors of Blaenafon, the tunnels and buildings that once echoed to the sound of the miners now enjoy the sound of the footsteps and chatter of visitors from all over the world.
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums.
With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Enjoy a multi-media tour of a modern coal mine with a virtual miner in the Mining Galleries, exhibitions in the Pithead Baths and Historic colliery buildings.
All this AND the world-famous Underground Tour. Go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face.
Entry to the museum is free, but there is a small fee for the Underground Tour, and advance booking is essential.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
An award-winning national museum that still retains many features of its former life as a coal mine, standing high on the heather-clad moors of Blaenafon, the tunnels and buildings that once echoed to the sound of the miners now enjoy the sound of the footsteps and chatter of visitors from all over the world.
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums.
With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Enjoy a multi-media tour of a modern coal mine with a virtual miner in the Mining Galleries, exhibitions in the Pithead Baths and Historic colliery buildings.
All this AND the world-famous Underground Tour. Go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face.
Entry to the museum is free, but there is a small fee for the Underground Tour, and advance booking is essential.
Places To Eat
Website: https://redlionpenderyn.com/
Lovely family pub, great food, fabulous location in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. We have eaten here.
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The Red Lion Inn, Penderyn
Church RoadWebsite: https://redlionpenderyn.com/
Lovely family pub, great food, fabulous location in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. We have eaten here.
Very popular with the locals. Open 9am – 10 pm Monday – Saturday and 9am – 8pm Sunday. Located in a warehouse on the Ynyswen Industrial Estate. Sells local and gifts including locally produced ales. We have eaten here.
Cwm Farm Shop Ltd
Ynyswen RoadVery popular with the locals. Open 9am – 10 pm Monday – Saturday and 9am – 8pm Sunday. Located in a warehouse on the Ynyswen Industrial Estate. Sells local and gifts including locally produced ales. We have eaten here.
Whether you’re in need of a refuel after your Zip World adventure, or want to sit back, relax, enjoy some stunning views alongside great food and drink, Cegin Glo is the spot for you. This modern yet rustic Bar & Bistro is the perfect setting to compliment the site’s rich history as a former coal mine, and references to its prolific past can be seen in every nook and cranny.
Cegin Glo
Whether you’re in need of a refuel after your Zip World adventure, or want to sit back, relax, enjoy some stunning views alongside great food and drink, Cegin Glo is the spot for you. This modern yet rustic Bar & Bistro is the perfect setting to compliment the site’s rich history as a former coal mine, and references to its prolific past can be seen in every nook and cranny.
Great little café serving restaurant quality food. Serving food all day, and they have themed evenings. There are a limited number of tables so it is essential that you book for the evening. We have eaten here during one of their themed nights.
Park in the carpark behind the library - just a 3 minute walk away, or catch a bus to The Stag and get off almost outside the café.
High Street Social
204 High StGreat little café serving restaurant quality food. Serving food all day, and they have themed evenings. There are a limited number of tables so it is essential that you book for the evening. We have eaten here during one of their themed nights.
Park in the carpark behind the library - just a 3 minute walk away, or catch a bus to The Stag and get off almost outside the café.
Nice local pub/restaurant serving good food, reasonably priced. There is a nice garden area at the rear and outdoor street side seating at the front. We have eaten here.
The Lion
102 Bute StreetNice local pub/restaurant serving good food, reasonably priced. There is a nice garden area at the rear and outdoor street side seating at the front. We have eaten here.
Local Bistro with pleasant outdoor seating areas. Very popular with locals. We haven't eaten here but I'm told they do very nice pizza!
CARDIFF ARMS BISTRO
Bute StreetLocal Bistro with pleasant outdoor seating areas. Very popular with locals. We haven't eaten here but I'm told they do very nice pizza!
The New Inn, Rhigos. I've not eaten here but it's a local favourite and I'm told serves great food at reasonable prices.
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The New Inn
The New Inn, Rhigos. I've not eaten here but it's a local favourite and I'm told serves great food at reasonable prices.
A family run pub/hotel within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from the house. The Dun (as it is fondly known locally) has been renovated in recent years and boasts a lovely garden with great views of the surrounding hills.
We have eaten here (2022) and can confirm that the food is very nice and reasonably priced. However, you will need to book 24 hours in advance if you wish to eat here.
The Dunraven Hotel Treherbert
13 Dunraven StreetA family run pub/hotel within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from the house. The Dun (as it is fondly known locally) has been renovated in recent years and boasts a lovely garden with great views of the surrounding hills.
We have eaten here (2022) and can confirm that the food is very nice and reasonably priced. However, you will need to book 24 hours in advance if you wish to eat here.
The ideal watering hole after a long walk in waterfall country. Food is served both indoors and outdoors. Located directly opposite the Waterfall Centre. This pub is very popular and booking is usually a must. We have eaten here.
The Angel Inn
The ideal watering hole after a long walk in waterfall country. Food is served both indoors and outdoors. Located directly opposite the Waterfall Centre. This pub is very popular and booking is usually a must. We have eaten here.
We haven't yet had the pleasure of eating here, but I've heard good things about it. The chef has an interesting story and has worked at The Ritz and cooked for royalty. Check out the FB page for some nice foody pics. Located at the far end of Treherbert (look out for the Flame sign) so less than 2 miles from the house.
The Baglan Hotel B&B
We haven't yet had the pleasure of eating here, but I've heard good things about it. The chef has an interesting story and has worked at The Ritz and cooked for royalty. Check out the FB page for some nice foody pics. Located at the far end of Treherbert (look out for the Flame sign) so less than 2 miles from the house.
Highly recommended by my sister (I've not yet tried this restaurant). Casa Bianca is a small friendly restaurant serving delicious Italian food. It is very popular so booking is essential. Pontypridd is approximately 25 minutes away by car or 30 minutes by train.
Casa Bianca Pontypridd
Highly recommended by my sister (I've not yet tried this restaurant). Casa Bianca is a small friendly restaurant serving delicious Italian food. It is very popular so booking is essential. Pontypridd is approximately 25 minutes away by car or 30 minutes by train.
Beaches
The nearest family beach is Aberavon at 22.5 miles, but there are lots of lovely beaches and beautiful coves within a 90 minute drive, including the beautiful Gower coast and Mumbles Bay.
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Aberavon Beach
The nearest family beach is Aberavon at 22.5 miles, but there are lots of lovely beaches and beautiful coves within a 90 minute drive, including the beautiful Gower coast and Mumbles Bay.
Probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Cornwall’s Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards in 2016. Fabulous beaches and lovely town. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo, but check it out on-line.
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Tenby
Probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Cornwall’s Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards in 2016. Fabulous beaches and lovely town. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo, but check it out on-line.
Lovely, clean, sandy beach, just 5 minutes walk from the main beach and car park. Dog friendly year round. Barry also has a fun fair right behind the main beach. Train station also very close by if you don’t fancy driving.
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Jackson's Bay
Lovely, clean, sandy beach, just 5 minutes walk from the main beach and car park. Dog friendly year round. Barry also has a fun fair right behind the main beach. Train station also very close by if you don’t fancy driving.
Lovely sandy beach and great easy coastal walk, which goes on for miles. A great day out for all the family, whatever the age. Unfortunately I don't have a photo, but check it out on-line.
Swansea Bay, United Kingdom
Lovely sandy beach and great easy coastal walk, which goes on for miles. A great day out for all the family, whatever the age. Unfortunately I don't have a photo, but check it out on-line.
City/town information
Probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Cornwall’s Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards in 2016. Fabulous beaches and lovely town.
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Tenby
Probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Cornwall’s Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards in 2016. Fabulous beaches and lovely town.
Brecon
Lovely old town nestled amongst stunning welsh countryside.
Entertainment
Website: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/merthyr-tydfil/whats-on
Distance: 16.9 miles
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Vue Cinema Merthyr Tydfil
Website: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/merthyr-tydfil/whats-on
Distance: 16.9 miles
Website: https://www.facebook.com/The-Phoenix-Ton-Pentre-885041058258257/?ref=br_rs
Performing arts theatre and cinema.
The Phoenix
Church RoadWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/The-Phoenix-Ton-Pentre-885041058258257/?ref=br_rs
Performing arts theatre and cinema.
The centre boasts 14 ten-pin lanes plus laser quest adventure, soft play, arcades, diner and lounge bar. Visit https://www.superbowluk.co.uk/merthyr/ for more information and booking details.
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Superbowl UK
The centre boasts 14 ten-pin lanes plus laser quest adventure, soft play, arcades, diner and lounge bar. Visit https://www.superbowluk.co.uk/merthyr/ for more information and booking details.
Parc and Dare
Performing ats theatre and cinema.
Neighbourhoods
https://www.visittreorchy.co.uk/
Voted High Street of the Year 2019 in the Great British High Street Awards, and home to the famous Treorchy Male Voice Choir. Treorchy has a wealth of small independent shops, and coffee shops, supermarkets, a library and a theatre/cinema.
Treorchy
https://www.visittreorchy.co.uk/
Voted High Street of the Year 2019 in the Great British High Street Awards, and home to the famous Treorchy Male Voice Choir. Treorchy has a wealth of small independent shops, and coffee shops, supermarkets, a library and a theatre/cinema.