Cardiff Medieval History and Natural Wonders

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.

Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park (optional activity, entry free not included).

Next 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.

End your day at Castell Coch, a fairy-tale castle nestled in the woods.

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.

Meeting Point

City United Reformed Church

Plas Windsor, Cardiff CF10 3BZ, UK

Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our driver, who will be in a white van, will meet you by the church.

Not included:

• Admission fee Cyfarthfa Castle

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Henrhyd Falls

Dol Henrhyd, Coelbren, Neath SA10 9PH, UK

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.

1 hour

Defynnog Church

Church Row, Defynnog, Brecon LD3 8SD, UK

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.

15 minutes

Brecon Basin Canals

Canal Rd, Brecon, LD3 7EY

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.

40 minutes

Cyfarthfa Castle

Brecon Road, Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Caerphilly Castle

Castle Street, , Caerphilly, CF83 1JD

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.

40 minutes

Castell Coch

Main road, Tongwynlais, CF15 7JS

Castell Coch, a fairy-tale castle nestled in the woods. Take a walk around this beautifully preserved building, discover the fascinating history behind it.

20 minutes