With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Aberdare, 18 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area beginning with Rhondda Valley, BikePark Wales and Brecon Mountain Railway. Merthyr Tydfil is another popular destination. It’s 20 miles away and offers tons of intriguing things to do. BikePark Wales, Brecon Mountain Railway and Aberdare Park are just the start.