Tourist Information Centres
Rhondda Cynon Taff
The Historical & Cultural Centre
The Old Bridge
Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF37 3PE
Tel: 01443 490748
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil TIC
14a Glebeland Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AU
Tel: 01685 379884
Cardiff
Cardiff Visitor Centre
The Old Library
The Hayes
Cardiff
CF10 1NE
029 20227281
Cycle Hire
Garwnant visitor Centre
Cycle Hire
Cwm Taff
Near Merthyr Tydfil
Tel: 01685 723060
Travel Information
Flights:
International Flights and National Flights direct to and from Cardiff and Bristol
Cardiff International Airport - 01446 711111
Bristol Airport - 08701 212747
Bus & Coach:
Regular Bus Services between Cardiff and the Valleys, for more information about these and local services ring 0870 6482605
Train Services:
Arriva Trains
Regular Services operate between Cardiff and all stations that the individual routes of the Loops & Links network use. Trains run between:
Cardiff - Pontypridd - Treherbert
Cardiff - Pontypridd - Aberdare
Cardiff - Pontypridd - Merthyr Tydfil
Arriva Trains makes no charge for the carriage of bikes. However there may be restrictions in place during peak periods. To check these restrictions or for a copy of Arriva Trains leaflet detailing their policy on cycle carriage contact Arriva Trains using the details below.
Call: 0870 9000772 or visit their website on http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk
For National Rail Enquiries call: 08457 48 49 50 or visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Travelling by Car:South Wales is served by three main routes: the M4 between London, Cardiff and Swansea; the Heads of the Valleys A465 between the Midlands, Abergavenny, Merthyr Tydfil, Hirwaun and Neath Valleys. Each of these travel East to West. The A470 connects the M4, Cardiff and North Wales via Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil.
Valleys Connections:
For Aberdare use the A4059 from A470 junction 4 miles north of Pontypridd.
For Treherbert, Porth, the Rhondda Fawr use the A4058 from Pontypridd.
For Maerdy and the Rhondda Fach use the A4233 from Porth.
For Merthyr Tydfil use the A470 direct.
For the Taff Bargoed Valley use the A472 from the A470 junction 4 miles north of Pontypridd, then follow the B4273 to Bedlinog.
For Ynysybwl leave the A470 at Pontypridd and follow the B4273.