Page 46 - Brecon Beacons Welcome Guide 2026

Below are a few ways
you could spend your day...
Morning
A trip to Tower Colliery to try out Zip World back cover
and lunch at onsite Cegin Glo Bistro or nip up to Bike
Park Wales p64 to get an introduction to gravity mountain
biking, then lunch at the onsite restaurant. Alternatively,
take to the water at Parkwood Outdoor Centre p70 on
Ponsticill reservoir.
Afternoon
Roam around Cyfarthfa Castle and Park p61 check out
the museum and enjoy the nature trails around the
grounds and afternoon tea in the cafe, or enjoy a trip back
through time with Brecon Mountain Railway p54 as you
chug up the restored line wreathed in steam pulled by the
gorgeous steam engine.
Evening Take to the lanes for some ten pin bowling or
watch the latest movies at Rhydycar Leisure Park details
available from Visit Merthyr p60.
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Zip World
44 merthyr tydfil