There are many beautiful places to visit within an hour of the Centre, including the Brecon Beacons, Castles, Waterfalls, the beautiful coastline of the Gower peninsula plus two lovely local walks from the Centre itself.
Local Attractions
The highest falls in South Wales, this waterfall is a must see, as much for the lovely woodland walk down to it as for the delicate curtain which is Henrydd falls itself, sited at a geological fault which has created a deep gorge and bay, where in dry weather it is possible to walk behind the falls and swim in the pool! Dippers are common on the river, which has lovely ferns and mosses on its banks. Maintained by National Trust. There is a Free car park and entry, and only ten minutes from Centre.
Henrydd Falls
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Craig-y-Nos Country Park
The castle built by Adele Patti, an Italian opera singer some 100 yrs ago now hosts weddings and conferences and a museum. It also has lovely grounds in which various activities take place throughout the year. Fifteen minutes from the Centre.
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Primate Sanctuary, also houses farmyard animals, great for the kids! Ten minutes from the Centre.
Cefyn-yr-Erw Primate Sanctuary
Brecon Beacons National Park
With stunning scenery all year round & just a ten minute drive north of The Phoenix Retreat, the National Park is well worth exploring. Red Kites are now a common site in the skies and there are many places to stop and enjoy the fantastic views and to go for walks. The Mountain Centre at Libanus has a shop & restaurant with views of the largest mountains.
Swansea and Gower beaches are amongst the cleanest and most beautiful in the country. The Gower peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beaches are fifty minutes to one & a half hours from the Centre.
Swansea & Gower Beaches
There are a number of ruined and standing castles in South Wales within an hour of the Centre:
Caerphilly Castle; (top left) near Cardiff.
Carreg Cennen Castle; (bottom right) near Llandeilo, thirty minutes away.
Castle Coch; (centre) fairy tale castle one hour away near Cardiff.
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Local Walks
There is a lovely walk up to the Sleeping Giant, a hill shaped like a man sleeping on his back, from a footpath just to the rear of the centre, and a riverside walk just 10 minutes from the centre. The Sleeping Giant Foundation web site has more information.
Sleeping Giant
Waterfall Walks from Ystradfellte
Along the Mellte, Hepste, and Neath rivers, near
the tiny village of Ystradfellte in south-
Waterfall Walks
National Showcaves for Wales
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These award winning caves won a recent BBC competition for the best attraction in the UK. Apart from the stunning miles of caves themselves, there is also a dinasour park, iron age village, farm and museum. All just 10 minutes from the Centre.
Karting Nation
The fantastic new centre boasts state of the art computer lap timing
systems and all modern amenities including a trackside cafe and corporate facilities
in what will be Wales premier indoor karting facility. The track is 450m long and
is made up of an exciting network of straights and high-
Approximately 1 hours 20 mins from the Centre
Go-Karting
Quad Biking
Taff Valley Trails
For a family day out with a difference, Taff Valley Activity Centre
offers an exciting new way to see the countryside. Experience the thrill and challenge
of negotiating a 250cc or 90cc Honda all-
Approximately an hour from the Centre
Visit the Adventure Wales web site
Horse-Riding
Golf
Boat Rides on the Gower
Wind Surging & Kayaking
Pentre Riding Stables
Pentre Riding Stables is directly opposite Craig-
Only 10 minutes from the Centre
Brecon Road
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Palleg Golf Club
This course is ideally located within the Brecon Beacons, which affords a lovely setting, on the hillside above the village of Lower Cwmtwrch.
Only 10 minutes south west of the Centre.
Gower Coast Adventures
Guided by professional qualified crew with excellent local knowledge, you will encounter a wealth of marine wildlife and fascinating local history (from prehistoric bone caves to tales of smugglers) .
With Gower being the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the coast affords many chances to stop and take it all in. Whether to talk, take photos, watch birds and seals at play in their natural habitat
Departure points are approximately 50 mins and 1 hour from the Centre.
Bay Watersports
Enjoy Windsurfing and Kayaking in the beautiful Swansea bay with trained instructors for an affordable price!
Only 45 mins from the Centre
Surfing
GSD
Learn to surf in the beautiful Gower peninsula on a safe beach with experienced instructors, all equipment provided.
Outdoor Adventure
Absolute Adventure
Abseiling, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Caving and Gorge Walking
Located only 10 minutes from the Centre, the Absolute Adventure centre offers a wide range of activities locally in the Brecon Beacons with experienced instructors and all the necessary equipment.
