With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it'd be much harder to enjoy all that Merthyr Tydfil, 17 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be BikePark Wales, Brecon Mountain Railway and Aberdare Park. Located 20 miles away, Cardiff is another popular choice. If you visit, make sure you check out Cardiff Bay, Cardiff City Stadium and St. David's Hall.