Walking
For the adventurous, active or general plodders amongst you, you’ll be spoilt for choice with both challenging and gentle routes. Within Merthyr Tydfil itself, there are a variety of heritage trails, which highlight the area’s historic sites and places of interest. These range in length and terrain to suit all needs and abilities.
To discover some of Merthyr Tydfil’s hidden beauty by foot, please contact the Tourist Information Centre or alternatively please visit the trails section of the Visit Merthyr website which is currently being updated with walking and cycling trails.
- Lets Walk - Merthyr Tydfil
- Walk Your Way to a Better Life Today Let's Walk Cymru is a new Wales-wide initiative developed in partnership with the Sports Council for Wales, the Welsh Assembly Government and Countryside Council for Wales - tasked with increasing the number of people participating in walking as a regular activity.
- Wales Valleys Walking Festival

- Wales Valleys Walking Festival This year’s Wales Valleys Walking Festival has been launched and its bigger and better with over 40 guided walks spread over 2 weeks beginning 5th September 2009.