Cardiff Day Tour: National Park, Waterfalls & Heritage

A 3,018-year-old yew tree stands in the heart of the Beacons, and you walk to it.

A full-day tour from Cardiff visits Llandaff Cathedral, Henrhyd Falls in the National Park, a ancient yew tree in Bannau Brycheiniog, and Brecon's canal-side town. The guide drives you between stops and leads a 20-minute walk to the waterfall. The rest of the day is spent at viewpoints and on foot through the town and visitor centre grounds.

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From £ 82 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Waterfalls and National Park Available from 11 Dec · 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English

8:30 AM Available from 8 Dec · 08:30 Guide in English

8.30 AM Only on 23 Dec · 08:30 Guide in English

Step-by-step itinerary

Cardiff and Brecon National Park Tour

• Explore Llandaff Cathedral
• Short stop at Castell Coch
• Visit Henrhyd Falls waterfall
• Stop at ancient yew tree
• Admire Brecon canals and town
• Stroll at Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Llandaff Cathedral 30m
2. Castell Coch 10m
3. Brecon Basin Canals 1h
4. Brecon Beacons National Park 30m

What’s included

• Private transportation with a driver and live English-speaking guide.
• entry to Llandaff Cathedral and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
• access to Henrhyd Falls, the ancient yew tree, and Brecon town with its visitor centre.

Times

• Monday 09:00
• Tuesday and Wednesday 08:30
• Friday 08:30 09:00

Information

Eight hours from Cardiff through Llandaff Cathedral, Henrhyd Falls and Brecon Beacons with a private guide, ending at the prettiest canals in Britain.

Group Up to 15 · max 6 per booking

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The tour opens at Llandaff Cathedral, a site of Christian worship for over 1,500 years, then moves into the Brecon Beacons National Park to reach Henrhyd Falls. The tallest waterfall in South Wales and a filming location for Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. The walk to the falls takes roughly 20 minutes each way on a steep, uneven path that can be muddy, so boots and rainproof clothing matter here. The path is the only sustained walking of the day.

From the waterfall, the route heads into the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog to a short stop at a yew tree that is 3,018 years old, one of the oldest in Britain. Castell Coch breaks up the drive with a brief stretch. The day ends in Brecon, a market town whose canals were voted the prettiest in Britain. You can walk the towpath or browse the independent shops and cafes that line the streets. The Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre sits on the edge of town, surrounded by hills and mountains, and offers a final stroll before the return to Cardiff.

Private transportation and a live English-speaking guide are included throughout. The tour runs eight hours total, and the operator asks that you travel light: backpacks only, no cabin bags or trolleys larger than 40 cm × 20 cm × 25 cm.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How steep is the walk to Henrhyd Falls?

The path to Henrhyd Falls is steep and uneven, taking roughly 20 minutes each way. It can be muddy, so the operator recommends wearing boots and rainproof clothing. The walk is the main physical demand of the day.

What is the yew tree in Bannau Brycheiniog?

The yew tree is 3,018 years old and the second oldest in Wales, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain. It stands in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and is a brief stop during the drive through the National Park.

Why is Henrhyd Falls known outside Wales?

Henrhyd Falls served as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, where it doubled as the entrance to the Batcave.

What can you do in Brecon at the end of the day?

Brecon is a market town with canals voted the prettiest in Britain. You can walk the towpath, explore independent shops and bakeries, or stroll through the town's quaint streets before the return journey to Cardiff.

What luggage can I bring on this tour?

Only backpacks or bags up to 40 cm × 20 cm × 25 cm are permitted. Large luggage and cabin bags or trolleys are not allowed to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

Operated by EXPLORE WALES TOURS. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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