Merthyr Cynog Travel Guide

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Hillside west of Ffynnon-oer Looking south from the road/bridleway intersection. An unnamed hill at 388m altitude.
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Hillside west of Ffynnon-oer Looking south from the road/bridleway intersection. An unnamed hill at 388m altitude.
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The Drovers Arms. This former pub, at the most remote spot on the road across Mynydd Epynt, was abandoned when the MOD commandeered the area in 1941 for the war effort. Subsequently the army has restored it, but only as non-alcoholic barracks for soldiers. See also 837620
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The Drovers Arms This former pub, the Drovers Arms is situated high up in an isolated loaction beside the B4519 in the middle of the Sennybridge Training Area. The former pub is now owned by the military.
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Pentre Dolau Honddu Part of the Sennybridge Training Area, viewed from the B4519.
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Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales
The price is NZ$180 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$180
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (561 reviews)
The room was in need of a make over, bed has had its day,did have breakfast as I did fancy it after find a dead rat next to my car in carpark

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Wellington

Wellington

3.5 out of 5
The Bulwark Brecon Wales
The price is NZ$109 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$109
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brecon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)
Room was clean & comfortable

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Wellington
Dragon Inn Crickhowell

Dragon Inn Crickhowell

4 out of 5
47 High Street Crickhowell Wales
Stay at this inn in Crickhowell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
Room was spotless and soooo comfortable- loads of room - staff very friendly. Dragon inn is very dog friendly (which is a big bonus) - food is lovely and a lovely atmosphere. Best place stayed in in Wales to be fair !

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Dragon Inn Crickhowell
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Pretty Stone Cottage: Hot Tub, Real Fire, Wifi & Riverside Views

Pretty Stone Cottage: Hot Tub, Real Fire, Wifi & Riverside Views

Pont-faen Wales
Stay at this cottage in Brecon. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Castell Dinas and Cradoc Golf Club are located ...
Pretty Stone Cottage: Hot Tub, Real Fire, Wifi & Riverside Views
Luxury farmhouse Sleeps 8 hottub Brecon Beacons

Luxury farmhouse Sleeps 8 hottub Brecon Beacons

Brecon
Stay at this holiday home in Brecon. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Castell Dinas and Cradoc Golf Club are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Everything was fantastic. A group of 5 couples. Host was lovely popped in beginning.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Luxury farmhouse Sleeps 8 hottub Brecon Beacons
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! (73 reviews)
Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of Pen y Fan and Cribyn from a drone, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, England

Pen y Fan

5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pen y Fan during your travels in Glyn Tarell. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

Pen y Fan
Good spot for some astrophotography or just looking at the stars. It's a bortle 4 spot but shooting in to some bortle 5/6 in the distance to get the milky way.

Llangorse Lake

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llangorse Lake during your travels in Llangorse. Wander the picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.

Llangorse Lake

Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Glyn Tarell. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center

Brecon Cathedral

4/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Brecon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brecon. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Brecon Cathedral

South Wales Borderers Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Wales Borderers Museum in Cray. Discover the countryside in this walkable area.

South Wales Borderers Museum

Brecon Castle

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Brecon Castle during your travels in Llywel. Discover the countryside and cafes in this relaxing area.

Brecon Castle

Activities

1 Hour Archery Experience in Hereford

1 Hour Archery Experience in Hereford

NZ$59
per adult
1 Hour Archery Experience in Hereford
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

NZ$200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

NZ$23
per traveller
Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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Cities near Merthyr Cynog

Brecon Beacons National Park featuring farmland, land animals and a lake or waterhole

Brecon

Cottage on Cefn Llwydallt Isolated cottage on the edge of Cefn Llwydallt, the Wye valley can be seen in the background.
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