Parc Taf Bargoed is the hidden gem of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. It is situated in the Taff Bargoed Valley between Trelewis, Treharris and Bedlinog. The former colliery site has been regenerated as a haven for wildlife and a centre for community activities.

Parc Taf Bargoed is a Green Flag Park, and also a Valleys Regional Park Embassy.

The park has facilities for walkers, cyclists and horse riders and is the home of Aberfan Canoe Club and Parc Taff Bargoed Anglers Club.

The newly extended pavilion, at the entrance to the park, is the base for the Wardens and acts as an Environment and Heritage Centre, providing visitors with a wealth of information on the nature and history of the park. The building also provides space for community meetings and events.

"We believe that this will be one of the most successful projects in the whole of Wales in terms of transforming the environment for the local community and creating a range of facilities. The whole project has also been a model of effective team work by the local authority, the WDA and Groundwork Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff."

Gwyn Griffiths (WDA Director of Land Reclamation for south East Wales) 1995

Park: open all day.

Park pavilion (and toilets): Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Sat 10am - 4pm.

Lakeside toilets: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

The main car park is located at the entrance to the park and limited parking is available at the lakeside.

Directions:

From A470, on Ystrad Mynach round-about take the exit sign-posted Trelewis/Nelson. Cross the next roundabout 2^nd exit (Nelson) and then follow signs for the Welsh International Climbing Centre until you reach Trelewis High Street and Parc Taf Bargoed entrance is on the left hand side after the last house in the street.

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Parc Taf Bargoed is located approximately 5km northeast of the A470. Parc Taf Bargoed is accessible from the A470 by either following the brown signs to the Welsh International Climbing Centre along the A472 to Nelson then along the B4255 or via the A4054 Cardiff Road and Treharris.