The Top 20 Attractions around Merthyr Tydfil
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Merthyr Tydfil. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Merthyr Tydfil 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: October 5, 2025
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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One of IK Brunels many bridges. Still very much in use carrying the Merthyr to Barry valley lines passenger train.
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Zoe has given out a lot of the history of the dam. Let's just add a bit of local information to say that this is a hidden gem of a …
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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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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 …
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Terry's Belly is the only blue trail at Bike Park Wales that you can ride from the trailhead all the way down the hillside: the longest trail on offer here, …
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Having climbed up from Talybont on Usk alongside the reservoir to essentially the foot of Pen y Fan, this next section of the Taff Trail is a delight. There's a …
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Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the Taf Fechan river. The viaduct has seven arches and is situated in a very picturesque landscape.
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Watch your tyre pressures on this one! You're in for a rough and rocky ride as you navigate your way down the hill over rock gardens, rock drops, berms and …
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