Title: Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Travel Guide: Best of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer-Hotels.d553248635975873283.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975873283.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer.d553248635975873283.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer.d553248635975873283.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Brecon_and_Merthyr_Railway across the river Taff at Pontycapel. This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west. Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft. The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c85cdc9c-4973-435c-82a1-62a8b7a50518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c85cdc9c-4973-435c-82a1-62a8b7a50518.jpg) by [John Wilson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15380) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Brecon_and_Merthyr_Railway across the river Taff at Pontycapel. This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west. Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft. The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c85cdc9c-4973-435c-82a1-62a8b7a50518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c85cdc9c-4973-435c-82a1-62a8b7a50518.jpg) by [John Wilson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15380) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St. John's church, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer A Victorian building on a rise of land to the north-west of Merthyr Tydfil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c0e68251-243b-4cd8-bdb7-84cb74c7c5a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/c0e68251-243b-4cd8-bdb7-84cb74c7c5a8.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Viaducts old and new near Merthyr Tydfil Glimpsed from the Taff Trail - the former Brecon & Merthyr Junction Railway viaduct spanning the Afon Taf Fawr just downstream of the modern A645/Heads of the Valleys Road viaduct. The old railway now carries the cycle and footpaths of the trail between Pontsticill and Gellideg.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/d444b007-c159-4245-a361-a3f845610bbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/d444b007-c159-4245-a361-a3f845610bbe.jpg) by [Alan Bowring](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Things to do - Top hotels in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer - Top Holiday Rentals in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer ![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=553248635975873283) ![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=553248635975873283) ![Parkway Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10704/c3019fc9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parkway Hotel & Spa Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Wales £86 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cwmbran. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Comfortable Rooms and courteous staff Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=10704&PinnedHotelID=10704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873283) [See all 968 properties in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975873283) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/883f5f34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews) The room was absolutely spotless, so comfy ! Shower was amazing even had a little warmer to warm bathroom up. Staff was amazing and the food was too notch! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Hotels-The-Sleeping-Giant-Pen-Y-Cae-Inn.h101989105.Hotel-Information) ![The Old Stables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83180000/83177700/83177652/6e2ef309_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Stables Caerllwyn Ganol Farm Newport Wales Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free parking, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Parc Penallta ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Amazing as always. You can't find a better place to stay in the area. Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Stables.h83177652.Hotel-Information) ![Cwmbach Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37610000/37605200/37605151/7a7512e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cwmbach Cottages Cwmbach Road Neath Wales Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews) Lovely peaceful location and lodge has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We’d definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend! 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Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction) ![Sunset over ponsticil ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/f22c4ede-edcf-4677-8cc3-a0fab6d7cf52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pontsticill Reservoir Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pontsticill Reservoir during your travels in Merthyr Tydfil. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pontsticill-Reservoir-Merthyr-Tydfil.d963577264302600192.Attraction) ![Front view of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfarthfa_Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/851afc02-5a25-4cdb-912d-d310a1d62028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cyfarthfa Park and Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cyfarthfa Park and Museum in Park. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cyfarthfa-Park-And-Museum-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024352.Attraction) #### Garwnant Visitor Centre Garwnant Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Hirwaun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garwnant-Visitor-Centre-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024208.Attraction) #### Ynysfach Engine House You can learn about the history of Park with a trip to Ynysfach Engine House. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ynysfach-Engine-House-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024353.Attraction) #### Joseph Parry's Cottage Learn about the local history of Park when you take a trip to Joseph Parry's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Joseph-Parrys-Cottage-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024351.Attraction) ### Things to do ![A tour arrives at Caerleon.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/ec21001a-734f-4e90-a6c3-b7ad50b39792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. £90 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![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) [See all activities in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer.d553248635975873283.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer ![Nant Crew on the other side of the Cantref Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/ebb753aa-eaa0-4ee1-a06b-491c794a891c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Merthyr Tydfil ![Visitor information building at Garwant Visitor Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/3c990cc8-1d22-4f85-888c-0155680c2d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [peter robinson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/35478) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Hirwaun ![Track leading into Penmoelallt Community Woodland The route is also followed by the Taff Trail. The woods are designated as an SSSI, not least for their rare and unusual stand of Ley's Whitebeam and indeed another rare Sorbus species.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/07b579c3-c546-46c9-a98f-4c45a1194b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Alan Bowring](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Cwmtaf - Cities near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer - Places of interest [Merthyr Tydfil](https://expedia.co.uk/Merthyr-Tydfil.dx182869)[Hirwaun](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirwaun.dx3000011126)[Cwmtaf](https://expedia.co.uk/Cwmtaf.dx3000383021) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Attraction) - [Pen y Fan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pen-Y-Fan-Brecon.d553248621532490423.Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Attraction) - [BikePark Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Attraction) - [The Royal Mint Experience ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Royal-Mint-Experience-Llantrisant.d553248635934491391.Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Attraction) - [Craig-y-Nos Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Craig-Y-Nos-Country-Park-Swansea.d553248635975607521.Attraction) - [Penderyn Distillery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Penderyn-Distillery-Aberdare.d553248621533024209.Attraction) - [Margam Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Margam-Country-Park-Port-Talbot.d624905990774693888.Attraction) - [Caerphilly Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Caerphilly-Castle-Town-Centre.d6084235.Attraction) - [Big Pit National Coal Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Pit-National-Coal-Museum-Cardiff.d6086453.Attraction) - [Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sgwd-Yr-Eira-Waterfall-Aberdare.d723661990536134656.Attraction) - [Brecon Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Cathedral-Brecon.d553248621532490541.Attraction) - [Castell Coch ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castell-Coch-Tongwynlais.d6084249.Attraction) - [National Showcaves Centre for Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Showcaves-Centre-For-Wales-Swansea.d553248621533024037.Attraction) - [Henrhyd Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Henrhyd-Waterfall-Neath.d553248635975608513.Attraction) - [Brecon Mountain Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction) - [Abergavenny Museum and Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abergavenny-Museum-And-Castle-Abergavenny.d553248621532490559.Attraction) - [Afan Argoed Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Afan-Argoed-Country-Park-Port-Talbot.d624895402909282304.Attraction) - [Llantrisant Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Llantrisant-Castle-Pont-y-Clun.d553248621563222610.Attraction) - [Llangorse Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Llangorse-Lake-Brecon.d553248621532490542.Attraction) - [Bedwellty House and Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedwellty-House-And-Park-Tredegar.d553248621532490537.Attraction) - [Pontypool Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pontypool-Park-Cardiff.d553248621532490549.Attraction) - [Dare Valley Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dare-Valley-Country-Park-Aberdare.d624900356444495872.Attraction) - [Parc Bryn Bach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Parc-Bryn-Bach-Tredegar.d553248621532490536.Attraction) - [Borough Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Borough-Theatre-Abergavenny.d553248621533022597.Attraction) - [Cwmtillery Reservoir ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cwmtillery-Lakes-Abertillery.d553248621561939686.Attraction) - [Aberdulais Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdulais-Falls-Neath.d553248621532490427.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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