Merthyr Tydfil

Everything you need to know...

The southern gateway to the National Park with connections to Cardiff by road and rail, Merthyr Tydfil is a great place to start exploring. 

Merthyr has a place in the industrial story of South Wales, grown from mining and steel Cyfartha Castle and Park is open to the public. A big park with lakes and trails the quirky little museum will give you a quick overview of local South Wales history, sitting beside Egyptian artefacts. You can book to visit Joseph Parry’s Cottage, birthplace of one of Wales’ best known musicians and composers responsible for the wonderful song ‘Myfanwy’.

From playgrounds to high adrenaline sport you have come to the right place! Check out Merthyr Leisure Trust for details of the parks, museums, golf courses and playgrounds. 

Just outside Merthyr, Bike Park Wales is home to mountain biking and gravity mountain biking – from 

novices to experts there are a wide range of trails and they offer tuition or just a lift back up the hill for another go. 

The popular Zip World Experience back cover has come to South Wales at the old Tower Colliery mining site and you can fly above the Welsh countryside on a zip line. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range and boasting 

stunning panoramic views. The thrilling ride will see you soaring over beautiful Welsh countryside and on some rides you could be travelling at over 70mph. The Tower Coaster - the first of its kind in Europe - showcases 2-seater carts and allows you to control your own speed as you dip and weave across this incredible site where old meets new. If you need refreshments there is a café on site.