From Cardiff: Castles, Waterfalls and Mountains Day Tour
ID: GYG858058-1354484
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore two stunning castles and the top attractions of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Discover the tallest waterfall in South Wales and marvel at one of Britain's oldest trees.
Settle into a comfortable van and escape Cardiff city to explore the medieval history of Wales. Discover the best attractions of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), one of the three national parks in Wales.
Begin your adventure from an easily accessible location in Cardiff, just a short walk from Cardiff Castle. Stop in Caerphilly to marvel at Caerphilly Castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest castle in Wales, second only in size to Windsor Castle in all of Great Britain. Entrance is optional; you can also spend your free time exploring the charming town, which is filled with cafes, quaint shops, and souvenir spots.
Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.
Next, enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.
Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain.
End your day in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain—or simply enjoy a stroll through the town's quaint streets, filled with independent shops, bakeries, coffee spots, and souvenir shops.
Relax in the vehicle as you journey back to Cardiff, where you'll be dropped off at the designated location.
Highlights
- Explore Caerphilly Castle, the largest fortess in Wales.
- Discover Cyfarthfa castle and the stunning park that surrounds it.
- Marvel at the tallest waterfall in South Wales, Henrhyd Falls
- Visit one of Wales' most ancient trees, a 3018-year-old yew tree
- Enjoy a stop in Brecon town, home to the prettiest canals in Britain
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrances to Caerphilly Castle and Cyfarthfa Castle are optional and not included in the tour price.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery.
Prepare for variable weather conditions, including potential rain.
Consider bringing snacks for the journey, food is not included but stops will be made where you can purchase your own.
Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our driver, who will be in a white van, will meet you by the church.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
