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weather
- Friday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 22°C (71°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
- Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 22°C (71°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
- Sunday: sunny, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Attractions
Attractions. Lots of them. Things to do, things to see and all in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
News
- 21 Jul 2008
- Fourth Green Flag Award for park
- 16 Jun 2008
- Welsh Whisky in RCT
Sample Itinararies
All itinaries are for sample purposes. We will be happy to assist you with your itinary requirements. Contact us at tourism.enquiries@rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk
· Pontypridd – A Walking Tour (Leaflet available)
· Aberdare – A Walking Tour
A walking tour around the Aberdare Town Centre following the plot of 'Song of the Earth' by Alexander Cordell. Download the tour brochure here.
· The Black Gold Rush
A one-day itinerary taking in the history and unique urban and rural mix of the Valleys. Blue or Green Badge accompaniment can be arranged for this tour.
· Arrive at Dare Valley Country Park (Tea and Coffee)
· Tour departs over Aberdare – Maerdy Scenic Route.
· Arrive Penrhys Shrine
· Lunch at Rhondda Heritage Park
· Tours of Rhondda Heritage Park
· Depart Rhondda Heritage Park – Scenic Route to Hirwaun Via Rhondda Fawr
· Ty Newydd Country Hotel (Afternoon Tea) or Penderyn Whisky Distillery (Tasting)
· From Valley To Dock
A one-day itinerary taking in the history and unique urban and rural mix of the Valleys and its linkages with Cardiff. Blue Badge accompaniment can be arranged for this tour.
Arrive at Ty Newydd Country Hotel (Tea and Coffee)
Tour departs on sightseeing tours of upper Rhondda Valleys to Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery, down the Cynon Valley to Pontypridd.
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery
Arrive Pontypridd.
Grogg Shop, or, Pontypridd Museum
Arrive Rhondda Heritage Park (Lunch)
Begin Rhondda Heritage Park Tour
Depart Rhondda Heritage Park
Arrive Cardiff Castle (last tour begins 5pm)
· The History of the Valleys
A two-day itinerary taking in the history and unique urban and rural mix of the Valleys and its linkages with Cardiff. Blue Badge accompaniment can be arranged for this tour.
Day 1
Arrive Cardiff and Cardiff Castle
Arrive St Fagans and Lunch
Depart St Fagans
Arrive Rhondda Heritage Park
Depart Rhondda Heritage Park
Either, Arrive Heritage Park Hotel, or arrive Ty Newydd Country Hotel and Dinner
Day 2
Depart HPH / TNCH
Arrive Cyfartha Castle
Depart Cyfartha Castle
Arrive Llancaiach Fawr
Depart Llancaiach Fawr
Arrive Caerphilly Castle
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