Hotels near Merthyr Vale Station

Commune with nature and explore Parc Penallta, located 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from the centre of Cardiff. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, both nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden – just one of the monuments in central Aberfan.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Llancaiach Fawr Manor – just one of the monuments in Bedlinog.

Travellers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Treharris Park, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Treharris. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta, both nearby.

BikePark Wales is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Troed-y-rhiw, why not stop by during your stay?

Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Parc Cwm Darran, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Bargoed. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bedwellty House and Park and Parc Bryn Bach, both nearby.

Why not relax on the waterfront and snap some great holiday pics at River Taff when visiting Treharris. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Aberdare Swimming Pool, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Aberdare East. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Aberdare East, Aberdare Park and Dare Valley Country Park are both nearby.