Jodie’s guidebook
Bike Park Wales
Bike park Wales has the UKs greatest and most diverse selection off all-weather mountain bike trails, suitable for novices to professional's.
128 locals recommend
Bike Park Wales
Bike park Wales has the UKs greatest and most diverse selection off all-weather mountain bike trails, suitable for novices to professional's.
Hiking
The Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales covering approximately 520 square miles. Its home to the highest peak in Southern UK, Pen-Y-Fan.
279 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkThe Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales covering approximately 520 square miles. Its home to the highest peak in Southern UK, Pen-Y-Fan.
The trail is located in an area known as Waterfall Country, it has more waterfalls per square mile than anywhere else in the country. The final waterfall 'Sgwd yr Eira' is one of the only waterfalls in Wales which you are able to walk behind.
28 locals recommend
Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkThe trail is located in an area known as Waterfall Country, it has more waterfalls per square mile than anywhere else in the country. The final waterfall 'Sgwd yr Eira' is one of the only waterfalls in Wales which you are able to walk behind.
Explore the less visited but most beautiful area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
47 locals recommend
Black Mountains, Wales
Explore the less visited but most beautiful area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Zip line
The world’s fastest seated zip line, will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe.
105 locals recommend
Zip World Tower
The world’s fastest seated zip line, will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe.
Beaches
The beach itself is a large, sandy beach which has been awarded a Blue Flag for its excellent water quality; this makes it great for families looking to indulge in some paddling or swimming. Just a 50 minute drive from Merthyr Tydfil.
Trecco Bay
The beach itself is a large, sandy beach which has been awarded a Blue Flag for its excellent water quality; this makes it great for families looking to indulge in some paddling or swimming. Just a 50 minute drive from Merthyr Tydfil.
Barry is a vibrant coastal town and is famous for its golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and, of course, “Gavin & Stacey”. Just a 60 minute drive away.
87 locals recommend
Barry Island
Barry is a vibrant coastal town and is famous for its golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and, of course, “Gavin & Stacey”. Just a 60 minute drive away.
City/town information
Over 120 indoor climbing routes, 8m high Aerial Adventure and over 20 instructed adventure activities.
25 locals recommend
Rock UK Summit Centre
Over 120 indoor climbing routes, 8m high Aerial Adventure and over 20 instructed adventure activities.
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is an activity centre based in the south of the Brecon Beacons, just a 15 minute drive from Merthyr Tydfil centre. The centre offers a fantastic range of activities delivered by specialist instructors. Activities include sailing, gorge adventure, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, orienteering and more
9 locals recommend
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is an activity centre based in the south of the Brecon Beacons, just a 15 minute drive from Merthyr Tydfil centre. The centre offers a fantastic range of activities delivered by specialist instructors. Activities include sailing, gorge adventure, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, orienteering and more
The beautiful Pontsticill Reservoir, originally Taff Fechan Reservoir, was opened in 1927 to supply water to much of the South Wales Valleys.
18 locals recommend
Pontsticill Reservoir
The beautiful Pontsticill Reservoir, originally Taff Fechan Reservoir, was opened in 1927 to supply water to much of the South Wales Valleys.
Ironmaster' William Crawshay commissioned Cyfarthfa Castle in 1824. This grand castellated mansion overlooked his immensely successful ironworks and has been called, "the most impressive monument of the Industrial Iron Age in South Wales.
41 locals recommend
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Brecon RoadIronmaster' William Crawshay commissioned Cyfarthfa Castle in 1824. This grand castellated mansion overlooked his immensely successful ironworks and has been called, "the most impressive monument of the Industrial Iron Age in South Wales.
trampoline park
Vertigo is the largest trampoline park in Wales offering over 40,000 square feet of free bounce and endless activities to keep children…..and adults satisfied for hours on end.
9 locals recommend
Vertigo Trampoline Park
Vertigo is the largest trampoline park in Wales offering over 40,000 square feet of free bounce and endless activities to keep children…..and adults satisfied for hours on end.
Food Scene
Penderyn Distillery produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of the magnificent Brecon Beacons in South Wales.
84 locals recommend
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenPenderyn Distillery produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of the magnificent Brecon Beacons in South Wales.