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Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

By EXPLORE WALES TOURS
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$193 per adult
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  • 8h
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Overview

Stop by the town of Merthyr Tydfil to take photos at Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park.

Enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales.

Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old.

Stop in Brecon town, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain.

Visit the Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.

Marvel at Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales and a UNESCO World Heritage site OR at Castell Coch, the Welsh fairy tale castle. Entry is optional; our guide will provide you with alternative options.

Please note that the visit to the waterfalls will involve a 30 minutes walk. The path may be steep and muddy, so we recommend wearing boots and rainproof clothing.

Activity location
  • Cyfarthfa Castle
    • Brecon Road, Cyfarthfa Park
    • CF47 8RE, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • City United Reformed Church
    • Plas Windsor
    • CF10 3BZ, Cardiff, Cymru, United Kingdom

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Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$167.10 x 1 AdultAU$167.10
Paid at activityAU$25.63
Total
Price is AU$192.73
Until Thu, 12 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If your party includes more than 4 people, please contact us directly to check availability.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fee to Caerphilly Castle or Castell Coch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The walk to the waterfalls takes approximately 20 minutes each way. The path can be steep, uneven, and occasionally muddy, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.
  • Not recommended for children under five years of age.
  • Marvel at Caerphilly Castle or Castell Coch. Our guide will decide where to stop based on the timing.
  • We suggest securing a personal activity insurance plan to guard against potential income loss in the unlikely event of an accident during a walk.
  • Kindly be aware that large luggage and cabin bags/trolleys are not allowed. We only permit backpacks or bags up to 40 cm × 20 cm × 25 cm, to ensure the safety and comfort of our passengers.

Activity itinerary

Cyfarthfa Castle
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to take some photos at Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.
Henrhyd Falls
  • 1h
enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.
St Cynog's Church
  • 15m
Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain.
Brecon Basin Canals
  • 1h
End your day in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain—or simply enjoy a stroll through the town's quaint streets, filled with independent shops, bakeries, coffee spots, and souvenir shops.
Brecon Beacons National Park
  • 30m
Visit the Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.
Caerphilly Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Marvel at Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a stroll around this magnificent fortress, or relax with an ice cream in the town.

Location

Activity location
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    Cyfarthfa Castle
    • Brecon Road, Cyfarthfa Park
    • CF47 8RE, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    City United Reformed Church
    • Plas Windsor
    • CF10 3BZ, Cardiff, Cymru, United Kingdom

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