The Top 7 Natural Monuments around Tonypandy
Tonypandy’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments around Tonypandy. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Tonypandy. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Giant's Bite
Highlight • Viewpoint
High above the A470 to the north of Quaker’s Yard, the Giant’s Bite is a dramatic gap in the skyline quarried from the ridge top at the former Cefn Glas …
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Pen-Pych Waterfall
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A beautiful waterfall often overlooked by the masses as they head for more famous waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. But you know better!
Be aware that in places the footpath …
Be aware that in places the footpath …
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The Rocking Stone and the Gorsedd Circle
Highlight • Historical Site
The Rocking Stone or “Y Maen Chwyf” in Welsh is a glacial boulder dating back to the Ice Age. It was a focal point of the “Gathering of Bards” organised by stonemason Edward Williams in 1814.
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Tarren y Bwllfa
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Wow! Tarren y Bwllfa looms large over the valley below. It is one of Britain's most Southerly glacial cwms.
Stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the former industrial landscape nearby.
Stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the former industrial landscape nearby.
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Twyn Brynbychan Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
We walked miles. Up to the waterfall on Gillies trail, followed the path up onto the rocky and then to the trig point on Twyn Brynbychan, above the cynnon valleys. …
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