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Aberdare Park
Park
👍👍 Loving the new splash pad this summer. Great fun. Could do with more benches though. The children had lots of fun on a sunny day (ages 7,6,and 4) then to the park afterwards for a play!
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
(~9.2 km from centre)
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The Old Barn Tea Room
Cafe
👍👍 Pen Y Big / Pen Y Fan / Pen Y Scran - in that order 🤌🏼
Waltzed around the horseshoe trail from the Taf Fechan Forest car park (c. 11 miles), taking just over 3 hours. Completely drained and dreading the drive back through Merthyr for some scran until I remembered I went past the tea room 1000m be...
$ $$$
4.80 (469 reviews)
(~6.97 km from centre)
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Aberglais Inn
Restaurant
👍👍 Food A ⭐️ Wow the Best salt and spicy chicken wings I've ever had!!! Had the whole family here for my mums birthday, they really looked after her, she had an amazing prawn cocktail (her favourite) very generous.
The staff were brilliant and helped us with gluten free and vege options for some of o...
$$ $$
4.70 (684 reviews)
(~2.21 km from centre)
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Parc Bryn Bach
Park
👍👍 Absolutely fantastic place. Lovely walks around the lake, great playground for the kids, pedal buggies to hire. There's a climbing wall and man made cave (not for the claustrophobic lol) both really well priced. Will come back again 👍
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
(~6.13 km from centre)
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Aberfan Disaster Memorial
Memorial park
👍👍 This is one of the most emotionally moving memorials in this world. Aberfan is a tiny village in the Merthyr Tydfil Valley of Wales. In 1966 we heard on the Radio that a disaster had occurred in Wales. It turned out that a Coal Slag Heap above the village, following torrential rain, had slid silentl...
4.80 (317 reviews)
(~9.03 km from centre)
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The Pantyscallog Inn
Steak house
👍👍 1st time visiting tonight and wow why have i never been here before.
Food is absolutely delicious, staff are really friendly and helpful.
The pub is spotless and beautifully decorated a great range of drinks available at the bar.
We will definitely be regulars.
$$ $$
4.80 (275 reviews)
(~0.06 km from centre)
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Parc Cwm Darran
Country park
👍 Lovely, flat walk around the lake and through the woods. Ideal for dog walkers. Some playground areas for children. Plenty of parking, a cafe and toilets available. Parking is free at the moment but there are pay and display meters so take money in case charging is re-introduced. Could do with some...
4.60 (762 reviews)
(~7.43 km from centre)
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Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Outdoor activity organiser
👍👍 Absolutely brilliant - full disclosure, went on this with a group who were, frankly, not actually that stoked about the prospect of jumping into a river.
10 mins in though, and they were having the time of their lives. Matt, our guide, was super professional, great company, and made sure we had an...
$81/night
4.80 (233 reviews)
(~5.46 km from centre)
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Amore Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely gorgeous! Would recommend to any one. Compliments to the chefs and lovely staff! Thanks you all so much for a lovely night 😊💕
$$ $$
4.80 (228 reviews)
(~9.09 km from centre)
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Blaen y Glyn Uchaf
Parking lot
👍👍 Free car park with a huge waterfall as you drive in (visited during rainy April!). Walk UPWARDS for views of the valley, more waterfalls, and a quaint stream. Walk DOWNWARDS for thick forest with more waterfalls at the bottom on a very steep hill.
Would be good for anyone who is injured/disabled an...
4.90 (173 reviews)
(~8.53 km from centre)
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Jac's Music Venue Aberdare
Live music venue
👍👍 Small live music venue but with a huge personality...love this place. Staff always helpful and friendly. Drinks reasonably priced.
4.70 (321 reviews)
(~9.07 km from centre)
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Brecon Mountain Railway
Tourist attraction
Traditional steam engine journey with observation carriages, plus workshop visits and lake views.
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
(~0.84 km from centre)
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The Roost Merthyr Tydfil Ltd
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 Another great stay at the Roost! Always a pleasure visiting, this is our third year in a row. Beautiful setting and super-handy if you're visiting Bike Park Wales - 5 mins drive away.
$74/night
4.90 (169 reviews)
(~6.65 km from centre)
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The Farmers Arms
Restaurant
👍👍 The food was outstanding. The staff was brilliant. Couldn't fault anything. It was our first time here, but won't be the last. Thank you for making our evening a great one.
$ $$$
4.70 (313 reviews)
(~4.54 km from centre)
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Pop in cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Awesome food! Clean cafe, friendly staff. Will definitely visit again. You gotta try the moussaka!
Also, lamb lasagne and a toffee nut latte!
$ $$$
4.80 (216 reviews)
(~9.03 km from centre)
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The New Crown
Restaurant
👍👍 Excellent food, good selection of beers on tap & friendly staff. We didn't book and got lucky that we got a table, recommend booking to save the stress.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
(~3.55 km from centre)
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Planet Fitness
Gym
👍👍 Best gym around friendly environment it has everything sauna, ice bath, sun beds
4.80 (200 reviews)
(~8.02 km from centre)