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 ₹8,459 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹8,459
₹10,150 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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)
Spotless

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Vale Resort

Vale Resort

4 out of 5
Hensol Park Pontyclun Wales
The price is ₹11,799 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹11,799
₹14,159 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! (996 reviews)
Outstanding staff and customer service. Everything was amazing. Breakfast can be a little for the price it costs or just lower the price of it. Otherwise truly exceptional.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Vale Resort
Parkway Hotel & Spa

Parkway Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Wales
The price is ₹7,228 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹7,228
₹8,674 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
clean room and swimming pool

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Parkway Hotel & Spa
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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! (71 reviews)
Perfect in every way.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Amazing as always. You can't find a better place to stay in the area.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Old Stables
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
We booked this place last minute as we was riding our motorbikes at enduro world ! Absolute lovely place , really friendly owners /managers will 100% be staying again.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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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 Cottage

Learn about the local history of Park when you take a trip to Joseph Parry's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Joseph Parry's Cottage

Cities near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

Nant Crew on the other side of the Cantref Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Wales, UK

Merthyr Tydfil

Visitor information building at Garwant Visitor Centre
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Hirwaun