Wild Landscapes

Merthyr is surrounded by amazing scenery including Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain. Capture these spectacular scenes on a landscape photography workshop with Nigel Forster Photography.

Spend a day outdoors with Merthyr Ramblers who’ll share their local knowledge on weekly walks, or simply enjoy the panoramas while playing 18 holes at Merthyr Tydil Golf Club or Morlais Castle Golf Club. Another amazing viewpoint is the Giant’s Bite - a dramatic gap in the skyline at the site of a former quarry, visible from the A470. Reach it via the Giant’s Bite circular walk.

Get a different perspective by taking to the water in a canoe on Pontsticill reservoir. Explore for a few hours or take camping kit with you for an overnight expedition, and watch the sunrise. Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer will supply all the equipment and knowledge you need for a great day out.

Pack a picnic and head out for the day. Llwyn Onn reservoir has picnic benches at several spots with unlimited views. Relax a while, or enjoy the leisurely 2-mile walk around its perimeter.

At Cyfarthfa Park, you can order a picnic from the Caffi Canolfan, and enjoy it on a grassy spot or the benches around the lake.