Things to do in Hirwaun, Rhondda
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Hirwaun, Rhondda.
The Great Outdoors in Hirwaun
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Hirwaun.
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Llyn Fach, Rhigos Road, Neath Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The nature reserve features a large nutrient-poor glacial lake, overlooked by dramatic north-east facing cliffs and scree, dotted with rowan trees. The damp and shady outcrops, ledges and crevices provide undisturbed habitat for montane species such as Wilson’s Filmy Fern and Fir Clubmoss, and other interesting species such as Cowberry and Beech Fern.Part of the Craig y Llyn SSSI. Also includes part of the Cwm Gwrelych and Nant Llyn Fach Streams SSSI.

Blaenant y Gwyddyl, Glyneath, Neath, Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient upland Oak woodland, stream, and waterfalls.

Darren Fawr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Darren Fawr is the largest and most spectacular of the Trust’s reserves. It consists of a steep hill-side, covered with loose, grey limestone scree, cliffs and an undulating hill-top with good views of the surrounding landscape.

Taf Fechan – Merthyr Tydfil | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs. Part of the Cwm Taff Fechan Woodlands SSSI, and a Local Nature Reserve.

Pwll Waun Cynon – Mountain Ash | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The site has a selection of habitats including a large pond, marsh, flood meadow, acidic Oak and Ash woodland and scrub.

Melincwrt Waterfalls Nature Reserve, Resolven, Neath, Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient upland Oak woodland, stream, and waterfalls.

Allt Rhongyr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Allt Rhongyr is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, adjacent to Craig y Rhiwarth Nature Reserve and offers dramatic views of the Tawe Valley. It features a diverse mix of limestone grassland, acidic grassland and woodland and it was once the site of an iron age hillfort.
Food and Drink in Hirwaun
Food and drink within 10 miles of Hirwaun.
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The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Voted Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder, and the winner of all major environmental and tourism awards. There are three exceptional caves to experience - Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave.
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