Guidebook for Rhondda Cynon Taff
Parks & Nature
Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkAs well as being a lovely public space in the city, there is a wide range of habitats in the park, which attracts a diverse variety of wildlife. The lake acts as an important habitat for over-wintering and breeding birds, including mallard, cormorants and herons. Four islands within the lake, which are inaccessible to the public, are safe nesting sites. The lake has a population of about 100 swans and a number of geese. Many wild birds are scared off by the abundance of geese in the lake, and local conservationists actively take measures to control their numbers. There is a wildflower garden included in the park where the area is managed to encourage wildlife and native species.
146 locals recommend
Roath Park
Lake Road WestAs well as being a lovely public space in the city, there is a wide range of habitats in the park, which attracts a diverse variety of wildlife. The lake acts as an important habitat for over-wintering and breeding birds, including mallard, cormorants and herons. Four islands within the lake, which are inaccessible to the public, are safe nesting sites. The lake has a population of about 100 swans and a number of geese. Many wild birds are scared off by the abundance of geese in the lake, and local conservationists actively take measures to control their numbers. There is a wildflower garden included in the park where the area is managed to encourage wildlife and native species.
Lovely outdoor space with nature walks, water, hills. Built on reclaimed mining land. Plenty of wildlife and birds.
Café on site.
24 locals recommend
Dare Valley Country Park
Glamorgan StreetLovely outdoor space with nature walks, water, hills. Built on reclaimed mining land. Plenty of wildlife and birds.
Café on site.
Beautiful walking trail to waterfalls. Can get very wet so waterproof clothing is a must.
33 locals recommend
Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkBeautiful walking trail to waterfalls. Can get very wet so waterproof clothing is a must.
Another lovely space with plenty of walking tails. Walk to the top and see the giant horse sculpted into the ground.
13 locals recommend
Parc Penallta
Penallta RoadAnother lovely space with plenty of walking tails. Walk to the top and see the giant horse sculpted into the ground.
Caerphilly Mountain
Dare valley country park
Pontcanna Fields
42 Fields Park RdBute Park
North RoadAberdare Park
9 Park LnParc Ynysangharad Park
8 Ceridwen TerraceCaedrawnant Playing Fields
Mill RoadCaswell Beach
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdThe Mumbles
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/6973/Singleton-Park
beautiful park with botanical gardens and boating lake
40 locals recommend
Singleton Park
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/6973/Singleton-Park
beautiful park with botanical gardens and boating lake
Activities, Leisure and Outdoors
Cardiff City Centre for everything; shopping, pubs, restaurants, nightlife, museums, bars, tourist walks, parks etc
218 locals recommend
Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre for everything; shopping, pubs, restaurants, nightlife, museums, bars, tourist walks, parks etc
The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles (89 km) between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. Along much of its length, it follows the National Cycle Network Route 8 (Lôn Las Cymru).
30 locals recommend
Taff Trail
The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles (89 km) between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. Along much of its length, it follows the National Cycle Network Route 8 (Lôn Las Cymru).
This is the largest of its kind in the UK. People come from all over the UK and overseas to use the biking trails. It is bicycle heaven!
128 locals recommend
Bike Park Wales
This is the largest of its kind in the UK. People come from all over the UK and overseas to use the biking trails. It is bicycle heaven!
Cardiff’s waterfront offers heaps to do – funky bars, playgrounds, boat trips and attractions. ... Cardiff bay offers heaps to do – eateries, boat trips and cultural attractions. ... It’s an easy, breezy stroll around the bay across the sea barrage to Penarth Marina.
The old Cardiff docklands have been redeveloped in the last decade to create Cardiff Bay, home to a large freshwater lake for sailing and water sports; the stylish five star St David’s Hotel and Spa, Mermaid Quay – a restaurant hotspot with everything from Italian to Turkish cuisine and the home for Welsh National Opera – the Wales Millennium Centre.
111 locals recommend
Bae Caerdydd/Cardiff Bay station
Bute StreetCardiff’s waterfront offers heaps to do – funky bars, playgrounds, boat trips and attractions. ... Cardiff bay offers heaps to do – eateries, boat trips and cultural attractions. ... It’s an easy, breezy stroll around the bay across the sea barrage to Penarth Marina.
The old Cardiff docklands have been redeveloped in the last decade to create Cardiff Bay, home to a large freshwater lake for sailing and water sports; the stylish five star St David’s Hotel and Spa, Mermaid Quay – a restaurant hotspot with everything from Italian to Turkish cuisine and the home for Welsh National Opera – the Wales Millennium Centre.
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres (2,907 ft) above sea-level
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon.../trails/pen-y-fan-and-corn-du-circular-walk
A strenuous mountain walk on well-made footpaths to the summit of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. ... As you take this steady climb up the footpath you'll notice the different methods of footpath construction used on the Brecon Beacons
225 locals recommend
Pen-y-Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres (2,907 ft) above sea-level
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon.../trails/pen-y-fan-and-corn-du-circular-walk
A strenuous mountain walk on well-made footpaths to the summit of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. ... As you take this steady climb up the footpath you'll notice the different methods of footpath construction used on the Brecon Beacons
Rock UK Summit Centre
Lido Ponty - National Lido of Wales
Dare Valley Country Park
Glamorgan StreetGreenmeadow Riding Centre
Dare Valley Country ParkShowcase Cinemas Cardiff Nantgarw
Vue Cinema Merthyr Tydfil
New Theatre
Park PlaceSaint Davids Hall
The Hayeshttps://www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/
Concert Hall
Jac's Music Venue Aberdare
Tramshed
Clare RoadPrincipality Stadium
Westgate StreetZip World Tower
Shopping
Abergavenny is a quaint market town which has a marketplace and individual shops and restaurants.
145 locals recommend
Abergavenny
Abergavenny is a quaint market town which has a marketplace and individual shops and restaurants.
Unique little shop with lovely gifts and furniture, upcycling Annie Sloan paint, workshops in store and much more.
Heavenly Comforts
Unique little shop with lovely gifts and furniture, upcycling Annie Sloan paint, workshops in store and much more.
Cardiff
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenRetail Park Swansea Road
Trago Mills
Treorchy
Pugh's Garden Village
Food Scene
Lovely old manor house set in hillside location with stunning views. Good food and relaxing surroundings.
Llechwen Hall Hotel
Lovely old manor house set in hillside location with stunning views. Good food and relaxing surroundings.
Great menu - fresh fish and meat. Good wines. Excellent service. Consistently good.
Early Bird dinners available at reasonable prices
Alfred's Bar & Grill
3-4 Market StGreat menu - fresh fish and meat. Good wines. Excellent service. Consistently good.
Early Bird dinners available at reasonable prices
Ancient pub in small village serving awesome food. It is necessary to book in advance.
Good walking territory near waterfalls.
18 locals recommend
The Red Lion Inn, Penderyn
Church RoadAncient pub in small village serving awesome food. It is necessary to book in advance.
Good walking territory near waterfalls.
Basic Italian food, serving good pizza and pasta and some iconic dishes like OssoBucco. Reasonably priced . Early Bird dinner option available before 6.30pm
Trattoria
9 High StBasic Italian food, serving good pizza and pasta and some iconic dishes like OssoBucco. Reasonably priced . Early Bird dinner option available before 6.30pm
Good quality value for money food. Can just have cake and coffee or more substantial meals. Open at night also. Good for Sunday lunch also.
Peppers
27 Canon StGood quality value for money food. Can just have cake and coffee or more substantial meals. Open at night also. Good for Sunday lunch also.
This is a charming little cafe run by a French man Stephane. Open 09.00 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday. He prepares fresh tasty dishes each day and on Friday and Saturday evenings also does pizza evenings.
Town Hall Cafe
41 New RoadThis is a charming little cafe run by a French man Stephane. Open 09.00 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday. He prepares fresh tasty dishes each day and on Friday and Saturday evenings also does pizza evenings.
Bradleys Coffee Shop
26-27 High StMiskin Arms
Hensol RoadGatto Lounge
3 Taff StreetThe Ivy Cardiff
69/70 St David’sArts & Culture
It is a living and working museum of Welsh life and culture.
18 locals recommend
National History Museum
It is a living and working museum of Welsh life and culture.
Old art deco theatre which stages local and other productions and visiting comedians and bands and singers from all over UK and beyond! Also has cinema nights.
Coliseum Theatre
Mount Pleasant StreetOld art deco theatre which stages local and other productions and visiting comedians and bands and singers from all over UK and beyond! Also has cinema nights.
St Elvan's Church, Aberdare
Church StreetSt Fagans National Museum of History
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Parc and Dare Hall
Sightseeing
Gower
Porthcawl
Vale of Glamorgan
Hay-on-Wye
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetCyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Brecon RoadCardiff Castle
Castle StPenarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadeCardiff Bay Barrage station
Cargo RoadFood scene
Le Monde Restaurant Cardiff
60 - 62 St Mary StCurado Bar
2 Guildhall Pl