Attenborough Cottage Guide
Waterfalls
Just a 37 minute drive to the car park these are some beautiful falls.
6 locals recommend
Melincourt Waterfalls station
Just a 37 minute drive to the car park these are some beautiful falls.
All the best waterfalls in the area only 30 minutes away to Dinas Rock car park and a nice walk.
20 locals recommend
Pontneddfechan
All the best waterfalls in the area only 30 minutes away to Dinas Rock car park and a nice walk.
I love this walk, its very easy to find and park. And you've got the Pen Deryn Distillery down the road to make a real day of it!
28 locals recommend
Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkI love this walk, its very easy to find and park. And you've got the Pen Deryn Distillery down the road to make a real day of it!
Henrhyd Falls
Dol HenrhydTallest waterfall in southern Wales!
Castles and Historical
Morlais Castle
Pontsarn CloseVery close to our cottage, a nice piece of historical ruin with lovely walks nearby.
Margam Park Adventure
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Local Walks
Silent Valley Nature Reserve
Cendl TerraceSt James Reservoir
Goregous walks nearby, lots to do and see. Brilliant for dogs too!
Amazing views, nice walk around the water, offering lots of outdoor activities from golf to caving.
8 locals recommend
Parc Bryn Bach
Merthyr RoadAmazing views, nice walk around the water, offering lots of outdoor activities from golf to caving.
Walking in Trefil near the Quarry and then onto the Chartist Cave.. beautiful walks with plenty of pubs!
Trefil
Walking in Trefil near the Quarry and then onto the Chartist Cave.. beautiful walks with plenty of pubs!
For a relaxed time and nice tea, walks and gardens this is an idea visit when you'd like something less outdoorsy.
Bedwellty House and Park
Morgan StreetFor a relaxed time and nice tea, walks and gardens this is an idea visit when you'd like something less outdoorsy.
Blorenge
Very local beautiful walk, nature and trig points.
Pontsticill Reservoir
It is common local knowledge, that this escarpment in Crickhowell was the inspiration for the hobbit settlement "Crickhollow" in Jrr Tolkien's The Hobbit. A must see for the fans of myth and legend.
Llangattock Escarpment
It is common local knowledge, that this escarpment in Crickhowell was the inspiration for the hobbit settlement "Crickhollow" in Jrr Tolkien's The Hobbit. A must see for the fans of myth and legend.
Bedwellty Pits
Bedwellty Pits"The Line". This is where you are staying and has a lot of good local walks.
Great place to practice SUP, go wild swimming and hang out with dog or kids.
23 locals recommend
Keeper's Pond
Great place to practice SUP, go wild swimming and hang out with dog or kids.
Skirrid! Less than a half an hour drive away this is a beautiful nature spot and moderately challenging hike for those who want to bag a trig point or get their exercise.
17 locals recommend
Ysgyryd Fawr
Skirrid! Less than a half an hour drive away this is a beautiful nature spot and moderately challenging hike for those who want to bag a trig point or get their exercise.
Rocking Stone
Common RoadFood Scene
There are fabulous walking routes here that will take you near to the charterists cave, the dukes table and up a beautiful route near Gary Fawr Cairn.
The Top House
There are fabulous walking routes here that will take you near to the charterists cave, the dukes table and up a beautiful route near Gary Fawr Cairn.
This is so close to the 4 waterfalls walk, I feel it is a must for any whiskey lovers.
84 locals recommend
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenThis is so close to the 4 waterfalls walk, I feel it is a must for any whiskey lovers.
Railway Tavern
Good food
Sugarloaf Vineyards
Pentre LaneTamarind Restaurant & Bar Tredegar
33 Market StMany guests have highly recommended if you fancy an Indian!
This is our local Michelin star. You’ll need to book well in advance. Definitely one to book if you’d like to come back and visit with us again!
18 locals recommend
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms
This is our local Michelin star. You’ll need to book well in advance. Definitely one to book if you’d like to come back and visit with us again!
The Queen Inn
Upper Cwmbran RoadExcellent vegan / veggie foods ! Dog friendly 😊
Essentials
Essentials- you may find lighters, food, fire wood or anything you need here and it should be open 24/7.
Texaco
Essentials- you may find lighters, food, fire wood or anything you need here and it should be open 24/7.
Morrisons
Lidl
Gelli RoadGood for food essentials.
Notable Walks and Sights Further Afield
Beautiful. Cannot recommend more for beginners to experienced hikers this place has everything even toilets.
225 locals recommend
Pen-y-Fan
Beautiful. Cannot recommend more for beginners to experienced hikers this place has everything even toilets.
Talybont Reservoir
Also known as Brombil reservoir (Google that) this place has stunning nature and bright turquoise pools. Please check out website for a blog post on this and the rest of the Port Talbot area.
Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir
Also known as Brombil reservoir (Google that) this place has stunning nature and bright turquoise pools. Please check out website for a blog post on this and the rest of the Port Talbot area.
Sugar Loaf
For the kids (and big kids!)
For an exhilarating view of the Welsh countryside like you've never seen it before, this zip line less than 30 minutes drive from the cottage is ideal for an adrenaline fix!
105 locals recommend
Zip World Tower
For an exhilarating view of the Welsh countryside like you've never seen it before, this zip line less than 30 minutes drive from the cottage is ideal for an adrenaline fix!
If you like rock climbing-- or, if you've never tried it and always wanted to this place is a great place to go especially for beginners. Enjoy top rope, lead climbing or bouldering here! Great for kiddos too.
25 locals recommend
Rock UK Summit Centre
If you like rock climbing-- or, if you've never tried it and always wanted to this place is a great place to go especially for beginners. Enjoy top rope, lead climbing or bouldering here! Great for kiddos too.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Good for kiddos nice day out
Dan-yr-ogof Shire Horse Centre
Brecon Rd