Bristol Airport 1 hr 52
National Trust - Aberdulais (21 min) A National Trust site with an old tin works and new waterwheel in a steep scenic gorge. Aberavon Beach (29 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. National Showcaves Centre for Wales (21 min) Cave exploration attraction with a dinosaur park, museum, Iron Age farm and kids' play area. Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (20 min) Museum and mining Waterfall Country (25 min) Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind. Afan Forest Park (58 min) Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre. Henrhyd Falls (19 min) National Trust 90-foot-high waterfalls in a scenic valley accessed via a bridge & footpath. The National Waterfront Museum (28 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. Swansea Bay (26 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Penllergaer Valley Woods (19 min) Sprawling woodland with hiking trails, waterfalls & bridges, plus a volunteer-run coffee shop. Carreg Cennen Castle (41 min) Scenic, romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle, with tearoom and craft shop, wedding venue. Craig-y-Nos Country Park (20 min) Gnoll Country Park (23 min) Former private estate offering limestone grottos, panoramic views and orienteering activities. Parc Singleton Park (30 min) Sizable, scenic park with open lawns, a botanical garden & a boating lake, plus a mini-golf course. Llyn y Fan Fach (1 hr 7) Scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks, a popular destination for hiking & birdwatching. |