Rhigos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Morning all on this #bankholidaymonday (most of the UK maybe!?) Another mountain shot of the twisty roads, but without my hand in the way! 😉 This is the Bwlch-y-Clawdd Road, leading up from Nant-y-Moel in the Welsh Valleys... A little further down was where I was brought up (#historylesson).. To my left is Craig Ogwr a rocky outcrop that dominates the twisty section of 'The Bwlch' more twisty road shots this week. #dafyddInWales #bwlch #CraigOgwr #visitwales #igerswales #igerscymru #twistyroads #roads #mountainroads #welsh #wales #southwales #ordnancesurvey #vsco #icu_britain #bbcbritain #communityfirst #ig_britishisles #britains_talent #capturingbritain #ig_uk #photosofbritain #getOutdoors #jessopsmoment
Where #rhondda meets the #breconbeacons #wales
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Paraglide off the mountain Paraglider is a very active sport in the hills and mountains of this part of Wales. Providing a great spectator sport for many at the wonderful viewpoints in the area. This was taken from the Rhigos viewing point near to Hirwaun.
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Heol-y-de, Rhigos Road and housing in this mining village.
Photo by Jonathan Billinger (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is ₹7,994 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
₹7,994
₹9,593 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is ₹7,872 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹7,872
₹9,446 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Overall good, couple of niggles. It's located by a motorway and it is noisy as the windows dont shut properly. The breakfast was great apart from the bacon, which they cook folded in half so one side is crispy and one side is soft.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is ₹7,452 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹7,452
₹8,943 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
From the outset the reception was chaotic with lots of noisey people. I had to queue for self check-in. I queried why there was a £5 car parking charge when this hadn't been pointed out prior to my booking. I asked why this was and he said because I booked with Expedia. So be careful. The hotel was ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
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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 ...
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais

3 out of 5
84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
De Courceys Manor Cottages

De Courceys Manor Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Tyla Morris Ave Cardiff Wales
Stay at this golf cottage in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Fab stay, cute little place

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

De Courceys Manor Cottages
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Popular places to visit

BikePark Wales

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.

BikePark Wales

Penderyn Distillery

You can take time to visit Penderyn Distillery during your travels to Penderyn. Stroll along the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.

Penderyn Distillery

Zip World Tower

You can take time to visit Zip World Tower during your travels to Rhigos.

Zip World Tower

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall during your travels in Ystradfellte.

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

Aberdare Park

Explore the great outdoors at Aberdare Park, a lovely green space in Trecynon. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Aberdare Park

Aberdare Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aberdare East at Aberdare Golf Club. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Aberdare Golf Club

Cities near Rhigos

Neath featuring a ruin, a garden and heritage elements

Neath

A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Aberdare

Visitor information building at Garwant Visitor Centre
Photo by peter robinson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Hirwaun

My first attempt at waterfall photography

Pontneddfechan