Explore the Welsh Valleys from Calon Cottage
Outdoor activities
Bike Park Wales
Zip World Tower, CF44 9UF, home of Phoenix, the world’s fastest seated zip line is situated just 20 minutes’ drive from Calon Cottage. zipworld.co.uk
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Torre Zip World
Zip World Tower, CF44 9UF, home of Phoenix, the world’s fastest seated zip line is situated just 20 minutes’ drive from Calon Cottage. zipworld.co.uk
There are many beautiful walks in the Brecon Beacons, including:
Pen y Fan, the highest point in Southern Britain. There are many routes, of varying difficulties to the top, but the most accessible is the circular walk from the Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre, LD3 8NL.
Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk, a captivating woodland walk exploring the Waterfall Country in the Brecon Beacons. The walk starts at Gwaun Hepste Carpark (CF44 9JF) and there are waymarker signs along the footpath. Please be aware the car park only accepts cash.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkThere are many beautiful walks in the Brecon Beacons, including:
Pen y Fan, the highest point in Southern Britain. There are many routes, of varying difficulties to the top, but the most accessible is the circular walk from the Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre, LD3 8NL.
Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk, a captivating woodland walk exploring the Waterfall Country in the Brecon Beacons. The walk starts at Gwaun Hepste Carpark (CF44 9JF) and there are waymarker signs along the footpath. Please be aware the car park only accepts cash.
Taff Valley Quad Bike and Activity Centre, CF37 5BJ is a 30 minute drive away. Here you will find a range of outdoor activities and exciting ways to see the Welsh Countryside for all ages and abilities. As well as Quad Biking, activities include assault course, archery, laser shooting and clay pigeon shooting. www.adventurewales.co.uk
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Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
Taff Valley Quad Bike and Activity Centre, CF37 5BJ is a 30 minute drive away. Here you will find a range of outdoor activities and exciting ways to see the Welsh Countryside for all ages and abilities. As well as Quad Biking, activities include assault course, archery, laser shooting and clay pigeon shooting. www.adventurewales.co.uk
Dare Valley Country Park CF44 7RG - a 10 minute drive, is a great place to visit! It is set in 500 acres of countryside, has plenty of waymarked footpaths, and is also home to the new Dare Valley Family Gravity Bike Park and Green Meadow Riding Centre. There are also cafes and adventure playgrounds. www.darevalleygravity.co.uk www.greenmeadow-ridingcentre.co.uk
Dare valley country park
Dare Valley Country Park CF44 7RG - a 10 minute drive, is a great place to visit! It is set in 500 acres of countryside, has plenty of waymarked footpaths, and is also home to the new Dare Valley Family Gravity Bike Park and Green Meadow Riding Centre. There are also cafes and adventure playgrounds. www.darevalleygravity.co.uk www.greenmeadow-ridingcentre.co.uk
Aberdare Park - Aberdare’s very own public park. As well as a boating lake, tennis courts, and an adventure playground, there are gardens, trees and it is a popular spot for birdwatching. A cafe is open in the summer months, and it is a popular parkrun route on Saturdays.
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Parque Aberdare
9 Park LnAberdare Park - Aberdare’s very own public park. As well as a boating lake, tennis courts, and an adventure playground, there are gardens, trees and it is a popular spot for birdwatching. A cafe is open in the summer months, and it is a popular parkrun route on Saturdays.
There are around 30 unspoilt beaches, bays and coves in the Gower Peninsular, the UK’s first ever area of Outstanding National Beauty; including Rhossili Bay, Knab Rock and Mumbles Beach. The Gower is also a surfing hotspot and is well known for its sand dunes. Mumbles, a vibrant seaside village, is around an hour’s drive away from Calon Cottage, and has parking, lots of places to eat and drink, a pier and a famous lighthouse.
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Gower
There are around 30 unspoilt beaches, bays and coves in the Gower Peninsular, the UK’s first ever area of Outstanding National Beauty; including Rhossili Bay, Knab Rock and Mumbles Beach. The Gower is also a surfing hotspot and is well known for its sand dunes. Mumbles, a vibrant seaside village, is around an hour’s drive away from Calon Cottage, and has parking, lots of places to eat and drink, a pier and a famous lighthouse.
Sightseeing
Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery, CF44 0SX, is a 20 minute drive and produces popular single malt whiskies and spirits. There is also a Visitor Centre and gift shop, and it runs tours, tasting and masterclasses. www.penderyn.wales
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenPenderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery, CF44 0SX, is a 20 minute drive and produces popular single malt whiskies and spirits. There is also a Visitor Centre and gift shop, and it runs tours, tasting and masterclasses. www.penderyn.wales
Rhondda Heritage Park, the Welsh Mining Experience, CF37 2NP. Situated on the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, at this tourist stop visitors experience the life of coal miners on a guided tour of a mine shaft. www.rctcbc.gov.uk
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Rhondda Heritage Park
Coedcae RoadRhondda Heritage Park, the Welsh Mining Experience, CF37 2NP. Situated on the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, at this tourist stop visitors experience the life of coal miners on a guided tour of a mine shaft. www.rctcbc.gov.uk
Castell Coch (Red Castle), C15 7JS; is a 30 minute drive away, or a mile from Taffs Well Station. One of Wales’ most visited castles, Castell Coch is a protected Grade 1 listed building. Situated in the Fforest Fawr, there are waymarked walking trails, castle tours and a cafe. www.cadw.gov.wales
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Castillo de Coch
Castell Coch (Red Castle), C15 7JS; is a 30 minute drive away, or a mile from Taffs Well Station. One of Wales’ most visited castles, Castell Coch is a protected Grade 1 listed building. Situated in the Fforest Fawr, there are waymarked walking trails, castle tours and a cafe. www.cadw.gov.wales
The seaside resort of Barry Island is an hour’s drive from Calon Cottage or 90 minutes by train. Barry is well known for its amusement arcades on Whitmore Bay, right at the front of the Island and the backdrop to several popular scenes from Gavin and Stacey; Barry Island Pleasure Park and its Tourist Railway.
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Barry Island
The seaside resort of Barry Island is an hour’s drive from Calon Cottage or 90 minutes by train. Barry is well known for its amusement arcades on Whitmore Bay, right at the front of the Island and the backdrop to several popular scenes from Gavin and Stacey; Barry Island Pleasure Park and its Tourist Railway.
City/town information
Cardiff - 40 minute drive or 50 minutes by train.
Wales’s capital is nearby, with its numerous cultural and sporting venues including Wales Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall, the New Theatre, Principality Stadium and the Cardiff City Stadium; as well as the numerous attractions at Cardiff Bay, such as the Dr Who Experience. Cardiff is also one of the top retail destinations in the UK.
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Cardiff
Cardiff - 40 minute drive or 50 minutes by train.
Wales’s capital is nearby, with its numerous cultural and sporting venues including Wales Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall, the New Theatre, Principality Stadium and the Cardiff City Stadium; as well as the numerous attractions at Cardiff Bay, such as the Dr Who Experience. Cardiff is also one of the top retail destinations in the UK.
Swansea - 50 minute drive.
Whilst Swansea is a little further to travel, it is worth a visit for the variety of shopping and culture that it offers. Swansea is also the gateway to the Gower Peninsular.
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Swansea
Swansea - 50 minute drive.
Whilst Swansea is a little further to travel, it is worth a visit for the variety of shopping and culture that it offers. Swansea is also the gateway to the Gower Peninsular.
Neighbourhoods
Pontypridd - 20 minute drive or 30 minutes by train.
The National Lido of Wales, The Spot Climbing Centre (www.spotclimbing.co.uk) and the Grade 1 listed Old Bridge (Yr Hen Bont) are amongst the top attractions worth visiting in nearby Ponty.
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Pontypridd
Pontypridd - 20 minute drive or 30 minutes by train.
The National Lido of Wales, The Spot Climbing Centre (www.spotclimbing.co.uk) and the Grade 1 listed Old Bridge (Yr Hen Bont) are amongst the top attractions worth visiting in nearby Ponty.
Food scene
The Rhoswenallt Inn, Aberdare, CF44 0YS (01685 883900) serves well kept and fresh beers and ales from the Glamorgan Brewing Company, and food from Wednesdays to Sundays. They also show live sport, with all of the big games of Sky and BT Sport available.
The Rhoswenallt Inn
Werfa LaneThe Rhoswenallt Inn, Aberdare, CF44 0YS (01685 883900) serves well kept and fresh beers and ales from the Glamorgan Brewing Company, and food from Wednesdays to Sundays. They also show live sport, with all of the big games of Sky and BT Sport available.
The Red Cow, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, CF44 0YE (01685 267071) is a popular pub nearby, with a quality ‘pub grub’ style menu.
Red Cow
6 Merthyr RdThe Red Cow, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, CF44 0YE (01685 267071) is a popular pub nearby, with a quality ‘pub grub’ style menu.
The Red Lion, Penderyn, Aberdare, CF44 9JR (01685 811914) overlooks the Brecon Beacons National Park, and is very near the Ystradfellte Waterfalls and the Phoenix Zipwire. This is a cosy, family run pub with log fires, serving seasonal Welsh produce and traditional real ales.
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The Red Lion Inn, Penderyn
Church RoadThe Red Lion, Penderyn, Aberdare, CF44 9JR (01685 811914) overlooks the Brecon Beacons National Park, and is very near the Ystradfellte Waterfalls and the Phoenix Zipwire. This is a cosy, family run pub with log fires, serving seasonal Welsh produce and traditional real ales.
The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd, CF37 4DA (01443 402934) offers a variety of classic gastropub meals, as well as an extensive beer list.
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Bunch Of Grapes
40 Ynysangharad RdThe Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd, CF37 4DA (01443 402934) offers a variety of classic gastropub meals, as well as an extensive beer list.
Penaluna’s Famous Fish and Chips, Hirwaun, Aberdare CF44 9SW comes highly recommended! Best to order through their website: www.penalunas.co.uk
Penaluna's Famous Fish & Chips
36 High StPenaluna’s Famous Fish and Chips, Hirwaun, Aberdare CF44 9SW comes highly recommended! Best to order through their website: www.penalunas.co.uk