 Wales has a rich historical heritage.
This section is a showcase to the wonders and attractions in our green valleys.
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 The Taff Trail is a multi-purpose route between the Cardiff waterfront at Cardiff Bay in the South and the Market Town of Brecon in the North. 55 miles (88km) in length, it passes close to Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil and through a wide variety of urban and suburban landscapes of those towns and the open moorland of the Brecon Beacons. There are also many "green fingers" where the Taff Trail itself appears to bring the countryside into the town. The area is also rich in industrial archeology.
A large proportion of the Taff Trail is designated "Traffic Free" which has been achieved by using the routes of former tramways, railways, canals and present day canal towpaths, including the original rights-of-way, embankments, cuttings and viaducts. Many of these routes have important historical significance to the industrial heritage of South Wales.
The Taff Trail is used by walkers and cyclists for trips of varying length throughout the year. Parts are also suitable for horseriders.
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Take a look at just some of the History and Heritage sites in and around Rhondda Cynon Taff...
St Fagans - The Museum of Welsh Life, is one of Europe's foremost open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle along with over forty original buildings from different historical periods which have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland.
A timeless farytail castle which was built in the 1870s, for the 3rd Marquess of Bute to a design by William Burges. The Castle possesses the most remarkable interior decoration and amazing views both towards the Valleys and towards the City of Cardiff.
The Rhondda Heritage Park based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales and provides a fun and interesting day out for all...
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