Cefn-coed-y-cymmer Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Brecon_and_Merthyr_Railway across the river Taff at Pontycapel. This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west. Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft. The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.
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Cefn Coed Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Brecon_and_Merthyr_Railway across the river Taff at Pontycapel. This view is from the south end of the viaduct, looking north west. Built by Messrs. Savel and Ward at a cost of £25, 000, it is the third largest viaduct in Wales. The viaduct consists of 15 openings, each one 39 feet 9 inches, a length of 725ft. and a maximum height of 115ft. The viaduct's main point of architectural interest is the fact that it was built on a curve - as highlighted in this view.
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St. John's church, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer A Victorian building on a rise of land to the north-west of Merthyr Tydfil.
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Viaducts old and new near Merthyr Tydfil Glimpsed from the Taff Trail - the former Brecon & Merthyr Junction Railway viaduct spanning the Afon Taf Fawr just downstream of the modern A645/Heads of the Valleys Road viaduct. The old railway now carries the cycle and footpaths of the trail between Pontsticill and Gellideg.
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Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is 2.264.934 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
2.264.934 ₫
2.717.921 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable and clean room.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Parkway Hotel & Spa

Parkway Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Wales
The price is 2.008.921 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
2.008.921 ₫
2.410.705 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cwmbran. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Room spotless and spacious, staff are lovely, happy and helpful. Spa facilities are great with a lovely clean well kept pool.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Parkway Hotel & Spa
Vale Resort

Vale Resort

4 out of 5
Hensol Park Pontyclun Wales
The price is 3.279.182 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
3.279.182 ₫
3.935.018 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
We stayed in one of the balcony rooms and the room was legit the best room we have stayed in the UK. The bed was a dream, super duper huge and the view from the balcony was magnificent. Their breakfast spread was delicious, the only downside of the stay were the cocktails from the Vale bar, I think ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Vale Resort
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
The room was ckean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
The Old Stables

The Old Stables

3.5 out of 5
Caerllwyn Ganol Farm Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free parking, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Parc Penallta ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Immaculate, quiet, warm and incredibly spacious. A very nice place to stay.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Old Stables
Myrtle Cottage

Myrtle Cottage

3 out of 5
Parc Coed Machen Country Cottages St Cardiff Wales
Stay at this golf cottage in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Myrtle Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains,

Brecon Mountain Railway

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Brecon Mountain Railway
Sunset over ponsticil

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.

Pontsticill Reservoir
Front view of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfarthfa_Castle

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.

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum

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.

Garwnant Visitor Centre

Ynysfach Engine House

You can learn about the history of Park with a trip to Ynysfach Engine House. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Ynysfach Engine House

Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage

Find out about the history of Park when you spend time at Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage