Hirwaun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Visitor information building at Garwant Visitor Centre
Photo by peter robinson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wanted to get an exposure that renders the waterfall smooth but also shows the roughness of the river current, a fine balancing act indeed.
Waterfall country
One of Wales's nicest waterfalls, captured here using a long exposure.
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Ty Newydd Country Hotel

Ty Newydd Country Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Penderyn Rd Hirwaun Wales
The price is £64 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£64
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Penderyn Distillery and Zip World Tower are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
Hot bath tap didn't work so moved to another room. The curtains in there were so thin that the outside lights were so bright in my room and made it really hard to sleep. The whole place needs an upgrade. Beautiful building but lots of damp water leak patches in ceilings of corridors and in ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Ty Newydd Country Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is £71 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£71
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is £75 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
£75
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great, thank you.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
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 ...
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Sobell ...
10/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Really accommodating hosts. They did everything to make sure our stay was trouble-free. The garden is very private and the hot tub was great. Comfortable home in a good location, with supermarkets in walking distance.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
De Courceys Manor Cottages

De Courceys Manor Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Tyla Morris Ave Cardiff Wales
Stay at this golf cottage in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Fab stay, cute little place

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

De Courceys Manor Cottages
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Popular places to visit

BikePark Wales

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

BikePark Wales

Penderyn Distillery

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Penderyn Distillery during your travels to Penderyn. Stroll along the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.

Penderyn Distillery

Zip World Tower

You can take time to visit Zip World Tower during your travels to Rhigos.

Zip World Tower

Aberdare Park

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Aberdare Park, a lovely green space in Trecynon. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Aberdare Park

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall during your travels in Ystradfellte.

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

Aberdare Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aberdare East at Aberdare Golf Club. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Aberdare Golf Club

Things to do

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

£88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

£10
per traveller
Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

£220
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

£495
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

£495
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
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Cities near Hirwaun

Neath featuring a ruin, a garden and heritage elements

Neath

A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Aberdare

Nant Crew on the other side of the Cantref Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Wales, UK

Merthyr Tydfil

St Cynog Church, Penderyn St Cynog Church, Penderyn. Opposite the Red Lion Pub.
Photo by Aberdare Blog (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Penderyn

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