From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour

Name: From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
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5.0(33)8 hoursEnglishCardiff, United Kingdom

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Travel in comfort between locations in an electric mini-van, with a total of approximately 7 km of walking throughout the day. Each stop includes short scenic walks, with moderate ascents but on well-maintained paths.

Watch the cascades at Melincourt Falls Walk behind the spectacular Henrhyd Falls Enjoy a scenic drive over Rhigos Mountain with panoramic views Embark on a forest walk to the beautiful Pen Pych waterfall Discover the industrial past at Rhondda Heritage Park

Led by an experienced Mountain Leader and Green Badge Tourist Guide, with decades of local knowledge. Expect stories of the landscape, industrial past, and the natural forces that shaped these dramatic valleys. Travel in a comfortable, small-group vehicle, ensuring a relaxed and personal experience. The walks cover varied terrain: woodland paths, riverside trails, and some rough, muddy sections. You’ll gain height gradually as we explore this beautiful corner of Wales. Please wear appropriate walking shoes.

Included

First Aid Kit

Not included

Packed Lunch
Personal clothing suitable for hiking

What you'll do

Rhondda Heritage Park - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Coedcae Road, Trehafod, Pontypridd, Cardiff, United Kingdom
If time allows, you’ll also have the option to visit Rhondda Heritage Park to learn about the rich coal mining history of the Welsh Valleys, perhaps finishing with a traditional cup of tea and cake.
30 min
Pen Pych - Mountain
Pen Pych Mountain, Blaen Y Cwm Road, Treorchy, United Kingdom
Final scenic forest walk to Pen Pych waterfalls, a hidden gem nestled on the mountainside. (3.5km)
1h 30m
Rhigos Viewpoint
Treherbert Road, Treorchy, United Kingdom
The tour continues with a scenic drive over the dramatic Rhigos Mountain Road, offering sweeping views across the surrounding peaks and a quick stop for a photo
10 min
Continue to Melincwrt Falls, a tranquil setting in an ancient upland oak woodlan
d, stream, and waterfalls cascade into the gorge below. (1km)
45 min
Craig-y-Nos Country Park
Pen-y-cae, United Kingdom
We'll stop here for some lunch in the cafe and if time allows a short exploration of the country park, featuring a beautiful lake and grounds.
1 hour
We then travel onward to the spectacular Henrhyd Falls (Batman's cave) the talle
st waterfall in South Wales, tumbling dramatically into a deep, echoing gorge. A fitting grand finale to a day of waterfalls!
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for a prompt departure, we meet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum. Look for an electric minivan with Wales Outdoors logo on the back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for under 8 years
Not suitable for over 70s unless very used to walking over and up / down countryside terrain