Title: Pen-y-Waun Travel Guide: Best of Pen-y-Waun, Aberdare Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pen-y-Waun](https://expedia.co.uk/Pen-Y-Waun-Hotels.d684134206682099712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Aberdare](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Aberdare.d182839.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aberdare](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aberdare.d182839.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pen-y-Waun Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pen-Y-Waun.d684134206682099712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pen-y-Waun Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pen-Y-Waun.d684134206682099712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pen-y-Waun Travel Guide ## Aberdare ![Descent to Cwmdare A reasonably clear moorland track heads east along the flat eastern flank of Mynydd Cefn-y-gyngon, heading for Cwmdare.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/684134206682099712/e520a3b8-305b-444e-8ce3-26d5c5d2fa6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/684134206682099712/e520a3b8-305b-444e-8ce3-26d5c5d2fa6b.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Descent to Cwmdare A reasonably clear moorland track heads east along the flat eastern flank of Mynydd Cefn-y-gyngon, heading for Cwmdare.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/684134206682099712/e520a3b8-305b-444e-8ce3-26d5c5d2fa6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/684134206682099712/e520a3b8-305b-444e-8ce3-26d5c5d2fa6b.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Pen-y-Waun Things to do Hotels [Aberdare travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdare.dx182839) --- ### Popular places to visit #### BikePark Wales You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Attraction) #### Zip World Tower Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Zip World Tower during your visit to Rhigos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zip-World-Tower-Aberdare.d723662274463252480.Attraction) #### Penderyn Distillery You can take time to visit Penderyn Distillery during your travels to Penderyn. Stroll along the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penderyn-Distillery-Aberdare.d553248621533024209.Attraction) #### Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall during your travels in Ystradfellte. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sgwd-Yr-Eira-Waterfall-Aberdare.d723661990536134656.Attraction) #### Aberdare Park Explore the great outdoors at Aberdare Park, a lovely green space in Trecynon. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdare-Park-Aberdare.d553248621532490532.Attraction) #### Dare Valley Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Dare Valley Country Park, a lovely green space in Aberdare West. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dare-Valley-Country-Park-Aberdare.d624900356444495872.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49566476/d6e3d577-4fff-472a-8c74-7c4382cecf55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour £88 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095417/6587ef72-64e5-4da2-ba81-6ef7ff4b7d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons £108 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-hike-the-eight-waterfalls-of-the-brecon-beacons.a48095417.activity-details) ![Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49695740/c3c41e97-cb36-41a2-8891-f1b43048cca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan £10 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stargazing-in-wales-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49695740.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3914035/c6a2ea6c-7e68-4114-affc-1c341e71e042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-hike-the-brecon-beacons-amazing-six-waterfalls.a3914035.activity-details) ![Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50984905/b289028d-8119-4fef-a82c-22cd0b8f618d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour £220 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bannau-brycheiniog-brecon-beacons-hay-on-wye-tour.a50984905.activity-details) [See all activities in Aberdare](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aberdare.d182839.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Pen-y-Waun ![Village Hotel Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200400/200304/2fd814f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Cardiff 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales £80 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Spotless Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=200304&PinnedHotelID=200304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) ![Vale Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1057600/1057564/184c8661_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vale Resort Hensol Park Pontyclun Wales £104 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Pleasantly pleased with the hotel…just wished we stayed for another night Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057564&PinnedHotelID=1057564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) ![Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/2f964c22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa Lanelay Lane Pontyclun Wales £99 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (789 reviews) Just amazing all around Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=19385738&PinnedHotelID=19385738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) ![Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15450000/15447300/15447245/c0af2a70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales £80 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (557 reviews) Staff really helpful hotel room was nice and clean just tied could do with a update and digital tv Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=15447245&PinnedHotelID=15447245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) ![Mercure Swansea Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22100/22064/77f9e227_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Swansea Hotel Phoenix Way Swansea Wales £62 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The hotel staff was very courteous and helpful My room would not heat up and was very chilly Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=22064&PinnedHotelID=22064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) ![Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31640000/31632300/31632244/b8742f9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot Green Park Port Talbot Wales £70 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (513 reviews) Yes and yes Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=31632244&PinnedHotelID=31632244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684134206682099712) [See all 1,151 properties in Pen-y-Waun](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=684134206682099712) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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