The Top 20 Attractions around Maerdy
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Maerdy. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Maerdy 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 11, 2025
Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow)
Highlight • Waterfall
Sgwd Yr Eira is the star attraction of the Brecon Beacons' much-loved 'Waterfall Country' walk. Meaning 'fall of snow' in Welsh, it tumbles over the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall …
Tip by
Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
Sgwd y Pannwr
Highlight • Waterfall
Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something …
Tip by
Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the …
Tip by
Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …
Tip by
Taff Trail Tramroad Section
Highlight • Cycleway
This is a section of the Taff Trail NCR8 that is unpaved and muddy. Long may this last as the trail has important industrial archeological history. You can still see …
Tip by
Melincourt Falls
Highlight • Gorge
Melincourt Waterfall is a stunning waterfall in the Vale of Neath. Plunging 79 feet (24 m) into a thick wooded gorge, the falls are breathtaking. The whole area is a …
Tip by
Quakers Yard Viaduct
Highlight • Monument
One of IK Brunels many bridges. Still very much in use carrying the Merthyr to Barry valley lines passenger train.
Tip by
BikePark Wales Trail Centre
Highlight • Cafe
This is the central hub of Bike Park Wales, with the ticketing office where you can pick up your day pass (pedal up or uplift), a fantastic café, a bike …
Tip by
Ddwli Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
The path is easy and well maintained. Went there on a Friday and it was fairly busy but a big space
Tip by
Sixtapod Trail (Blue), BikePark Wales
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
One of Bike Park Wales' blue-rated flow trails, Sixtapod is one of the park's most iconic runs, and is a true fan favourite!
Beginner rider or experienced pro, everyone enjoys …
Beginner rider or experienced pro, everyone enjoys …
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more attractions around Maerdy.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Most popular attractions around Maerdy
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Explore more
Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:
HirwaunTreherbertRhigosLlwydcoedAberdare WestPen-Y-WaunPontypridd TownTaffs WellTreorchyLlantwit FardreAbercynonYnysybwl And Coed-Y-CwmPont-Y-ClunYstradTonyrefailPentreLlantrisantAberdare EastAberaman NorthFerndaleAberaman SouthLlwyn-Y-PiaTylorstownCwmbachTrehafodCwm ClydachYnyshirLlanharanMountain Ash EastTrealawGilfach GochMountain Ash WestPenrhiwceiberTonypandyCymmerPen-Y-GraigPorthLlanharrySt Gwynno Forest
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free