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42 merthyr tydfil
With connections to Cardiff by road and rail, Merthyr
Tydfil is a great place to start exploring.
Merthyr has a place in the industrial story of South Wales,
grown from mining and steel Cyfarthfa Castle and Park
p61 is open to the public. A big park with lakes, trails and
a wonderful little museum.
Where to stay.
You will find bunkhouses and camp sites.
Coed Owen Bunkhouse p92
Four Falls Glamping p91
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park p93
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer p91
What to do.
Merthyr and the surrounding area offers loads of activities.
Start at Cyfarthfa Castle and Park p61. The park with
lakes and trails, and the quirky little museum where South
Wales history sits beside Egyptian artefacts. You can book
to visit Joseph Parry’s Cottage, birthplace of one of Wales’
best known musicians and composers responsible for
‘Myfanwy’.
Merthyr Tydfil
on the southern border of the National Park
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Pontsticill Reservoir, near Merthyr Tydfil