The Top 20 Attractions around Ystrad
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ystrad. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ystrad 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 18, 2025
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. …
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Taff Trail Tramroad Section
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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The Giant's Bite Quarry, Daren y Celyn
Highlight • Viewpoint
"The Gap", popularly known as the "Giant's Bite" is a large quarry on the summit of Daren y Celyn (Holly Ridge). The quarry provided the stone for nearby Edwardsville viaducts. …
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