Cardiff: South Wales Mountains, Waterfalls & More Day Tour

4.9
(31 reviews)
Cardiff, Wales

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Stop by Llandaff Cathedral, place of Christian worship for over 1,500 years

Enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales.

Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old.

Stop in Brecon town, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain.

Visit the Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.

Please note that the visit to the waterfalls will involve a 30 minutes walk. The path may be steep and muddy, so we recommend wearing boots and rainproof clothing.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
If your party includes more than 4 people, please contact us directly to check availability.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
City United Reformed Church

Kindly arrive at the City United Reformed Church (nearby The Bike Lock Coffee Shop) 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our guide will meet you by the church. Please be on time, as the tour will start promptly at 9:00 AM without delay.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Llandaff Cathedral

    Explore Llandaff Cathedral, place of Christian worship for over 1,500 years

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cyfarthfa Castle

    Short stop at Cyfarthfa Castle to stretch our legs and take a brief walk around

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Henrhyd Falls

    enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Defynnog Church

    Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Brecon Basin Canals

    End your day in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain—or simply enjoy a stroll through the town's quaint streets, filled with independent shops, bakeries, coffee spots, and souvenir shops.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Brecon Beacons National Park

    Visit the Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The walk to the waterfalls takes approximately 20 minutes each way. The path can be steep, uneven, and occasionally muddy, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.
  • Not recommended for children under five years of age.
  • We suggest securing a personal activity insurance plan to guard against potential income loss in the unlikely event of an accident during a walk.
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