tourism brochure 2011_Layout 1 - Destination RCT - Rhondda ...

WWW.DESTINATIONRCT.CO.UKWelcome – CroesoIn Wales we’re known for our warm welcome in the hillsides. And inRhondda Cynon Taf, we have some of the most spectacular hillsides tobe seen.With the rise of the UK staycation, Rhondda Cynon Taf is the perfectdestination if you love the great outdoors. With a network of walkingand cycle routes, inviting hills stretching endlessly away and a diversechoice of activities, Rhondda Cynon Taf is south Wales’ hidden secret.Here you can follow riverside trails, historic canal towpaths and forestrytracks. You can join our popular Valleys Walking Festival in Septemberor explore mile upon mile of the National Cycle Network, stopping onlyto take in breathtaking views or to spot exciting wildlife species. Orperhaps you’d prefer to enjoy the outdoors at a more leisurely pace inour picturesque and peaceful parks.Rhondda Cynon Taf was at the heart of the industrial revolution andmany clues to this proud heritage still stand. From the fascinatingRhondda Heritage Park near Pontypridd to the outstanding Dare ValleyCountry Park, forged from a former mining valley, there is much more tothe area than many realise.In Rhondda Cynon Taf there is plenty to keep you busy on even therainiest of days, including our museums, theatres, market towns and therenowned Penderyn whisky distillery.Rhondda Cynon Taf is neatly sandwiched between the vibrant Welshcapital, Cardiff, and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park,making it an ideal base for further sightseeing.When you’re in Rhondda Cynon Taf, you know you’re in the heart andsoul of Wales. So come along for that warm Welsh welcome and seeanother side of Wales.3