Bristol Airport 1 hr 50
Carreg Cennen Castle (38 min)
Scenic, romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle, with tearoom and craft shop, wedding venue. The National Waterfront Museum (26 min)
Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. National Trust - Aberdulais (14 min)
A National Trust site with an old tin works and new waterwheel in a steep scenic gorge. National Showcaves Centre for Wales (27 min)
Cave exploration attraction with a dinosaur park, museum, Iron Age farm and kids' play area. Henrhyd Falls (24 min)
National Trust 90-foot-high waterfalls in a scenic valley accessed via a bridge & footpath. Gnoll Country Park (16 min)
Former private estate offering limestone grottos, panoramic views and orienteering activities. Waterfall Country (27 min)
Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind. Clyne Gardens (30 min)
Plant collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and rare species, plus annual displays and routed walks. Afan Forest Park (51 min)
Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre. Llyn y Fan Fach (1 hr 9)
Scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks, a popular destination for hiking & birdwatching. Penllergaer Valley Woods (17 min)
Sprawling woodland with hiking trails, waterfalls & bridges, plus a volunteer-run coffee shop. Swansea Bay (24 min)
Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Aberavon Beach (27 min)
Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (27 min)
Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. Parc Singleton Park (28 min)
Sizable, scenic park with open lawns, a botanical garden & a boating lake, plus a mini-golf course. | 
