Garwnant Forest and Visitor Centre, Taf Fechan Forest
Just off the A470, Garwnant Visitor Centre has information, outdoor play for children and a restaurant. Follow one of the woodland walks, some with a ‘geo’ theme. For walkers the Taff Trail runs up Cwm Taf past the centre and a separate route for cyclists follows the old railway from Cefn-coed-y-cymer up Cwm Taf Fechan then through the forest.
The top end of the Taf Fechan is a good starting point for longer walks in the central Beacons. The less energetic can enjoy a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway near Pontsticill. The railway and nearby Cyfarthfa Park, Castle, Museum and Art Gallery are also good family-friendly places to visit if the rain starts to fall.
Cwm Taf and Llwyn-on Reservoir from the western slopes of Cefn Cil-sanws. The Old Red Sandstone peak of Fan Fawr fills the distant view. Cliffs of Carboniferous Limestone, home to rare whitebeam trees, tower over screes beside the road north to Brecon.
If you’ve got an hour or less:
- The sculpture trail from Garwnant.
- A tour of Penderyn Welsh Whisky Distillery.
- Food and drink at Garwnant restaurant.
If you’ve got half a day (2-4 hours):
- Walk or cycle one of the longer forest trails.
- Take a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway.
- Visit Cyfarthfa Park, Castle, Museum & Art Gallery.
If you’ve got a full day (5-8 hours):
- Walk or cycle a longer section of the Taff Trail.