Matthew’s guidebook

Matthew
Matthew’s guidebook

Sightseeing

I've been visiting Garwnant since I was a kid. The visitor center is a base for some excellent short walks. Many of the paths are very well maintained and take in some beautiful sights, including sections of dense forest. A nice afternoon out for solo travelers, families and couples.
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Garwnant
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I've been visiting Garwnant since I was a kid. The visitor center is a base for some excellent short walks. Many of the paths are very well maintained and take in some beautiful sights, including sections of dense forest. A nice afternoon out for solo travelers, families and couples.
A 2-3 hour circular walk around Pontsticill reservoir takes in some beautiful sights. The walk can be altered to suit all ages.
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Pontsticill Reservoir
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A 2-3 hour circular walk around Pontsticill reservoir takes in some beautiful sights. The walk can be altered to suit all ages.
Parc Taf Bargoed spans over 140 ha of what had been three collieries - Deep Navigation, Taf Merthyr and Trelewis Drift Mines. When these mines closed, the site was transformed into a country park. Now it is home to a variety of flora and wildlife. It has transformed from coal to nature. The park offers some beautiful walks, suitable for all ages.
Parc Taf Bargoed Visitor Centre
Parc Taf Bargoed spans over 140 ha of what had been three collieries - Deep Navigation, Taf Merthyr and Trelewis Drift Mines. When these mines closed, the site was transformed into a country park. Now it is home to a variety of flora and wildlife. It has transformed from coal to nature. The park offers some beautiful walks, suitable for all ages.
It may be southern Britain's highest peak, but it's very accessible and offers some stunning views from the summit. Paths up the mountain are very well maintained, although the routes up can be quite busy during the summer months.
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Pen-y-Fan
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It may be southern Britain's highest peak, but it's very accessible and offers some stunning views from the summit. Paths up the mountain are very well maintained, although the routes up can be quite busy during the summer months.
Carved from a former coal tip, the park offers lots of short, taking in woodland and ponds which are full of wildlife.
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Parc Penallta
Penallta Road
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Carved from a former coal tip, the park offers lots of short, taking in woodland and ponds which are full of wildlife.
A great way to explore the River Wye and surrounding countryside!
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Wye Valley Canoes
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A great way to explore the River Wye and surrounding countryside!
Take a two hour stroll around Usk reservoir, taking in some beautiful Welsh countryside. Perfect for families!
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Usk Reservoir
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Take a two hour stroll around Usk reservoir, taking in some beautiful Welsh countryside. Perfect for families!
The second largest castle in Britain, spend a few hours exploring the exhibits inside this medieval fortification, before exploring the town of Caerphilly, which is home to many pubs, restaurants and cafes.
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Lâu đài Caerphilly
Castle Street
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The second largest castle in Britain, spend a few hours exploring the exhibits inside this medieval fortification, before exploring the town of Caerphilly, which is home to many pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Cyfarthfa Castle is situated in 160 acres of parkland with formal gardens, a lake, children’s play area and a model railway. The castle was built in 1824 during the industrial revolution, and in 1910 opened its doors to the public, hosting a museum and art gallery. Visitors can see a range of art displays and eclectic collections from the ancient world, including Egyptian grave goods, Greek and Roman artefacts and Far Eastern decorative arts.
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Bảo tàng và Phòng trưng bày nghệ thuật Lâu đài Cyfarthfa
Brecon Road
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Cyfarthfa Castle is situated in 160 acres of parkland with formal gardens, a lake, children’s play area and a model railway. The castle was built in 1824 during the industrial revolution, and in 1910 opened its doors to the public, hosting a museum and art gallery. Visitors can see a range of art displays and eclectic collections from the ancient world, including Egyptian grave goods, Greek and Roman artefacts and Far Eastern decorative arts.
St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in Cardiff chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. Take a walk around Wales – from Celtic times to the present day.
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Bảo tàng Lịch sử Quốc gia St Fagans
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St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in Cardiff chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. Take a walk around Wales – from Celtic times to the present day.
Excellent museum with some fascinating exhibits. Has a large section dedicated to natural history and dinosaurs, so equally entertaining for kids!
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Bảo tàng Quốc gia Cardiff
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Excellent museum with some fascinating exhibits. Has a large section dedicated to natural history and dinosaurs, so equally entertaining for kids!
Gower was the first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With cliffs and woodlands ringed by sparkling beaches, the Gower peninsula is so loved by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers.
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Gower
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Gower was the first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With cliffs and woodlands ringed by sparkling beaches, the Gower peninsula is so loved by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers.

Food scene

Delicious Portuguese restaurant in the center of Merthyr Tydfil. Eat in or takeout, one of the best places to eat in Merthyr!
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The New Crown
28 High St
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Delicious Portuguese restaurant in the center of Merthyr Tydfil. Eat in or takeout, one of the best places to eat in Merthyr!
Newly refurbished, The Railway Inn is an excellent gastro-pub, offering a range of fish dishes, steaks and classic pub food. Staff are friendly and prices are reasonable!
The Railway Inn
Newly refurbished, The Railway Inn is an excellent gastro-pub, offering a range of fish dishes, steaks and classic pub food. Staff are friendly and prices are reasonable!
Pub chain with a nice beer garden and offers affordable pub food.
Pentrebach House Table Table
Pub chain with a nice beer garden and offers affordable pub food.

City/town information

Nestled beside the River Wye, Hay-on-Wye is a beautiful little town filled with bookshops and cosy pubs, and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
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Hay-on-Wye
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Nestled beside the River Wye, Hay-on-Wye is a beautiful little town filled with bookshops and cosy pubs, and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Activities

A home for mountain bikers from novice to professional, BikePark Wales has the UK's greatest and most diverse selection of all-weather mountain bike trails.
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Bike Park Wales
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A home for mountain bikers from novice to professional, BikePark Wales has the UK's greatest and most diverse selection of all-weather mountain bike trails.
Bar, restaurant & high-speed zip wires with views across a former open-cast coal mine!
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Tháp Zip World
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Bar, restaurant & high-speed zip wires with views across a former open-cast coal mine!