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The Bessemer Hotel is perfectly situated within the Valley to allow easy access to many of the local and national sites of interest in the area.

Our reception staff will be more that pleased to provide you with directions to any of the attractions, so read ahead and see what can be visited with just a 5 minute drive in your car.

Sightseeing
  Cyfarthfa Castle
  Brecon Beacons National Park
  Brecon Beacons Guidebook
  Morlais Castle, (Norman Castle ruins)
  Ystradfellte Waterfalls
  Welsh National Showcaves
  Brecon Mountain Railway
Leisure
  Rhydycar Leisure Centre
  Cilsanws Golf Club
  Morlais Golf Club
  Taff Trail Cycle Paths

National Informative Links
  Visit Wales
  Celtica
  National Museum and Gallery of Wales
  Visit Wales

Shopping
  5 Mins from Town Centre
  10 minutes from Pentrebach Retail Park
  5 Mins from Dowlais Retail Park