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
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.
Photo by Derek Cummings (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$154 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$154
22 Feb - 23 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)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is AU$124 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$124
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Vale Resort

Vale Resort

4 out of 5
Hensol Park Pontyclun Wales
The price is AU$230 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$230
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (999 reviews)
Hotel great, staff, rooms & restaurant quality food & great menu. Would highly recommended, setting beautiful too!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Vale Resort
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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! (71 reviews)
Lovely peaceful location and lodge has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We’d definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
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! (72 reviews)
The room was absolutely spotless, so comfy ! Shower was amazing even had a little warmer to warm bathroom up. Staff was amazing and the food was too notch!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Beautiful setting, very well looked after. The room was spotless it had everything you needed. A lovely welcome. We wanted to book in early as we had to be somewhere. The lovely lady on the phone arranged it no problem. I would highly recommend this place.

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Zip World Tower during your visit 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

Dare Valley Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dare Valley Country Park, a lovely green space in Aberdare West.

Dare Valley Country Park

Activities

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

AU$132
per adult
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

AU$132
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$20
per traveller
Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

AU$430
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

AU$979
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
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Cities near Rhigos

Neath showing a park, a ruin 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

A view of a table top mountain, Pen Pych is a part of the Rhigos mountain and situated in the Rhondda valley, South Wales.

Treorchy

A view of a table top mountain, Pen Pych is a part of the Rhigos mountain and situated in the Rhondda valley, South Wales.

Treherbert

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