The Farmhouse at Morlais Castle Golf Club is situated in the village of Pant on the outskirts of the historic town of Merthyr Tydfil. Its location offers stunning views of Brecon National Park and also allows easy access to many places of interest in the surrounding area.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Morlais Castle Golf Club (0 mi)
- Morlais Castle Golf Club is an 18 hole moorland golf course, with a par of 71, set in the surroundings of the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, with some magnificent scenic views. A course that is enjoyable for both low and high handicap golfers. Morlais Castle also boasts a superb clubhouse where a a warm welcome is always assured and first class catering can be offered. A PGA Professional is also on hand who is just the man to look at that faulty swing!
- Brecon Mountain Railway (1 mi)
- Travel in one of the vintage steam locomotives through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer on one of the most popular railways in Wales.
At Pontsticill you can leave the train and admire the view of the peaks of the Brecon Beacons, and go for a ramble alongside the reservoir. There is a play area here for children.
On your return visit the workshop where old steam locomotives are repaired.
- Cyfartha Castle (3 mi)
- Built in 1825, this grand mansion, set in 160 acres of parkland, has been called 'the most impressive monument of the industrial Iron Age in Southern Wales.' It now houses a superb museum and art gallery, providing a fascinating glimpse into 3000 years of history.
- The Taff Trail (3 mi)
- The Taff Trail is a multi-purpose route between the Cardiff waterfront at Cardiff Bay in the South and the Market Town of Brecon in the North. 55 miles (88km) in length, it passes close to Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil and through a wide variety of urban and suburban landscapes of those towns and the open moorland of the Brecon Beacons.
The Taff Trail is used by walkers and cyclists for trips of varying length throughout the year. Parts are also suitable for horseriders.
Nearby Activities
- Welsh International Climbing Centre (16 mi)
- Set in one of Wales' most beautiful and idyllic locations in the Taff Bargoed Valley, the centre is the largest Climbing Centre in Europe.The Welsh International Climbing Centre, delivers an adrenaline-soaked range of activities to kick-start your senses. The centre boasts one of the biggest indoor climbing walls in Europe, a man-made caving system, purpose-built kayaking lakes, gorge walking and mountain biking
- Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club (3 mi)
- Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club is a very friendly dinghy sailing club with one of the most beautiful settings in the whole of the UK, based on the large Pontsticill Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park. With this location even non-sailing members of your family can enjoy a lovely day out, with a gentle stroll around the reservoir or up into the hills, simply enjoying the views.
Local Events
- The Vaynor & District Agricultural Show (4 mi)
- Although the focus of this annual show is agricultural, there are many attractions for all people of any age and background. Some of the leading attractions are horse jumping, fur and feathers, sheep dog demonstration, dry stone wall competition, sheep classes, cattle classes, terrier and lurcher show, fun and games and stalls. The date for 2011 show is Saturday 13th August 2011
M4 - Cardiff
(24.0mi, 38.6km)
Exit the M4 at junction 32 and take the exit off the roundabout for Merthyr Tydfil onto the A470. Continue on the A470 for approximately 20 miles and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A465 (heads of the valley road). take the 2nd exit off the A465 for Pant Industrial Estate and follow the signs for Brecon Mountain Railway. The Golf club is situated on the left hanside opposite the railway.Midlands
(70.0mi, 112.7km)
Exit the M5 at Junction 10 onto the M50, continue you on the M50 until Ross and take the 1st exit onto the A40 signposted Monmouth. After Monmouth travel for approximately 16 miles and branch left onto the A40 signposted Abergavenny. Continue on the A40 and then take the A465 signposted Merthyr Tydfil. Continue on the A465 until reaching Merthyr Tydfil then follow the signage for Brecon Mountain Railway. The golf club is situated on the left handside opposite the Mountain Railway.