Travel and Tourism in Rhondda Cynon Taff

The historic valleys of Rhondda Cynon Taf are reverting to their pre-industrial beauty, making the diverse and often spectacular built and natural environments one of the area's greatest assets.

Majestic mountains, country parks, forests, waterfalls, natural and man-made lakes contrast with the unique built environment to produce an intriguing landscape.

Visit our country parks or relax by the lakes at Dare Valley, Garwnant or Barry Sidings. Wander around the Victorian town parks in Pontypridd and Aberdare.

Lose yourself in the beauty of the dramatic mountain ranges or become mesmerised by the waterfalls such as Pen Pych near Blaenrhondda.

If you want to get close to nature, Rhondda Cynon Taf is home to some rare and wonderful plants and creatures such as green woodpeckers, sparrow hawks, kingfishers and brown trout living in streams and lakes, the meadows, ancient oak woodland.

Dare Valley Country Park

Impressive views, lakes and streams, mature upland woodlands and a network of waymarked footpaths.

The hotel accommodation situated within the Country park caters for the needs of recreational visitors and educational groups and is WTB 2 star graded. Also on offer are caravan and camping facilities – which are WTB 3 star graded.

How to find Dare Valley Country Park

Signed on the B4275 in Trecynon/ Aberdare.

Alternative: Once you are in Aberdare - Town Centre, the A 4233 (Monk Street), turn right to Highland Street and follow the signs to the Caravan Park.

Contact

Dare Valley Country Park
Trecynon
Aberdare
CF44 7RG

Telephone: 01685 874672

Barry Sidings Country Park

How to find Barry Sidings Country Park

The A4058 from Pontypridd to Rhondda, in Trehafod

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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