The Top 20 Attractions around Penylan
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Penylan. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Penylan is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Garth Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.
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Caerphilly Mountain Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Great little view point with a nearby cafe and large car park. Top spot.
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Craig yr Allt
Highlight • Trail
Craig yr Allt is a hill in South Wales with an unmarked summit overlooking Caerphilly to the east and the villages of Nantgarw and Taff's Well to the west. The …
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Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay
Highlight • Settlement
Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area …
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Cardiff Bay Barrage
Highlight • Structure
Cardiff Bay Barrage is a significant engineering project located in Cardiff, Wales. Completed in 1999, the barrage was built to create a freshwater lake in Cardiff Bay by damming the …
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Caerphilly Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
From this spot, you get a stunning view of Caerphilly Castle over the reflective water of the moat. With massive walls, towers, gatehouses, and water defences covering 30 acres (12 …
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Fforest Fawr Woodland Trail
Highlight • Trail
Fforest Fawr offers numerous walking trails through the woods. There are three walking trails from the Fforest Fawr car park including a sculpture trail for families, and another walking trail …
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Castell Coch
Highlight • Historical Site
Castell Coch is a 19th-century castle overlooking the village of Tongwynlais. Whilst there has been a castle on the site since the Norman period, architect William Burges transformed the crumbling …
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Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort
Highlight • Summit
Atop a motte on an Iron Age hill fort is a platform on which stood an 18th century summerhouse. The perfect spot for a picnic with the finest views in South Wales.
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The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)
Highlight • Monument
The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.
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The Animal Wall
Highlight • Monument
The best view of the the Animal Wall is at the southern boundary of the park from Castle Street.
The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …
The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …
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