Merthyr Cynog Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Merthyr Cynog

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Great stay. Friendly staff. Pool Was amazing. Love the scenery. Cute little room by the river.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Dragon Inn Crickhowell
Seems new owners have taken over since we last stayed. Some good changes, some bad. Room we stayed in seemed to have a make over which was good, breakfast disappointed with free toast and cereal but cooked breakfast now charged. The red haired girl that ran the restaurant seems to have gone and she ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Roadhouse LLanwenarth
Staff were absolutely fab
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Lovely stay, room was clean, bright and modern. Everything we needed for a weekend reset. Nice surprise to see meet kats and peacocks on the mini zoo and the food for breakfast was delicious. Staff were welcoming and friendly
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hedgehogs View - a hobbit hut that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
We stayed in ‘Hedgehogs View’ for two nights, the location and view were second to none. The privacy of this specific accommodation was perfect as it’s at the top/back of the other ‘hobbit holes’ , so when using the hot tubs and walking around you’re not visible to anybody else. Our initial perspective ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
Great customer service. Great location. Affordable.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Pen y Fan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pen y Fan during your travels in Glyn Tarell. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

Llangorse Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llangorse Lake during your travels in Llangorse. Wander the picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Glyn Tarell. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Brecon Castle
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Brecon Castle during your travels in Llywel. Discover the countryside and cafes in this relaxing area.
Brecon Cathedral
After visiting Brecon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brecon. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Talgarth. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Brecon Beacons: Guided Walk with Storytelling & Bushcraft

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

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Pen y Fan
- Royal Welsh Showground
- Elan Valley
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Penderyn Distillery
- Elan Valley Reservoirs
- Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- Llangorse Lake
- Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
- Henrhyd Waterfall
- Brecon Cathedral
- Longtown Castle
- Bedwellty House and Park
- Parc Bryn Bach
- Hergest Ridge
- Hay Castle
- The Warren
- Llandrindod Lake
- Llandovery Castle
- National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines
- Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve
- Ynysfach Engine House
- South Wales Borderers Museum










