Title: Troed-y-rhiw Travel Guide: Best of Troed-y-rhiw, Merthyr Tydfil Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Troed-y-rhiw Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Large stones on Mynydd Cilfach-yr-encil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/71bcad8d-292a-44ab-91ba-aa382612ff49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Carn Las The antiquity marked on the maps as Carn Las appears to be this pile of stones in the forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/7a576127-3cf7-44ba-a3fb-3e50503fd949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Track at Gethin woodland park A tree has fallen and seems to have taken the gate with it, but on closer inspection they were separate incidents.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/bf38681c-c839-4183-8f61-9ce5045ead7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Edge of Gethin forest Planted forests stop abruptly and you can see something of the land on which they are planted, as here where the moorland of Pantwaun Iago is still unplanted.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/2965d941-5555-4722-bc70-a65673e4fd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Descent from Gethin forest This track leads to the car park for Gethin forest, where there is an extensive path network.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/8ffe48db-14b3-4d59-8a6e-ece2f885abcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Troed-y-rhiw

Things to do

- Top hotels in Troed-y-rhiw
- Top Holiday Rentals in Troed-y-rhiw

![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Angel Hotel

Castle Street Cardiff Wales

£57

7 Apr - 8 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (3,058 reviews)

Clean room,friendly,helpful staff close to Castle & shops

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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The Parkgate Hotel

Westgate Street Cardiff Wales

£108

30 Mar - 31 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,775 reviews)

Fantastic service as soon as we arrived. Room was beautiful, well equipped with Toiletries and coffees and tea. Breakfast was beautiful

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/36628683_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales

£67

6 Apr - 7 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)

Don’t be put off by the building work going on around the bay. This hotel is a fab base for city and bay exploring . Free parking . Staff couldn’t have been any more helpful . Spacious and clean rooms

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

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 Park Lane Aparthotel

23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales

Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...

7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews)

Great location, quick response from helpline, easy entry and exit.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/fb8df762_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales

Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)

Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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![The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/7596f27b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 ...

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### Popular places to visit

![Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains, ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633954029136/4609a114-4409-43ef-a728-54994c3a86b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Brecon Mountain Railway

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. 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)

#### 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)

#### Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during your stay in Cyfarthfa. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Merthyr-Tydfil-Leisure-Centre-Merthyr-Tydfil.d1002537773806501888.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)

### Things to do

![The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/09f538c2-9a61-41d9-9312-5624faf6a0f1.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/49566476/9ea15851-a21b-45c3-9c61-e85582d840e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

£86

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.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)

![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)

![Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47123734/864e3d3f-6bac-4f9e-822f-11658e595e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

£495

per traveller

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## Cities near Troed-y-rhiw

![A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/37a06b00-2b19-456b-8178-61b62e724c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Aberdare

![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

![Cardiff which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cardiff

![Track towards Mynydd y Capel This path skirts the western side of the high ground leading to Forest Chapel, above a steep forest slope that drops down to Merthyr Vale to the right. The light westerly breeze is pushing the mist up over the hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000453835/69e7674b-ec38-4f94-a5a5-e43da80277c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Treharris

- Cities near Troed-y-rhiw
- Places of interest

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- [Principality Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction)
- [Cardiff Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction)
- [Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Celtic-Manor-Resort-Golf-Club-Cardiff.d6084251.Attraction)
- [Utilita Arena Cardiff ](https://expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Attraction)
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- [St. David's ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Davids-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084271.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)
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- [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Attraction)
- [The Royal Mint Experience ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Royal-Mint-Experience-Llantrisant.d553248635934491391.Attraction)
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- [National Showcaves Centre for Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Showcaves-Centre-For-Wales-Swansea.d553248621533024037.Attraction)
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