Title: Visit Mountain Ash: Best of Mountain Ash Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash-Hotels.d553248634493714681.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634493714681.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Mountain Ash Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mountain-Ash.d553248634493714681.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mountain Ash Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Ash.d553248634493714681.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mountain Ash ## Travel Guide ![Fernhill railway station. Viewed from a level crossing. Fernhill is a single-track, single-platform station on the Aberdare Branch of the Merthyr Line, between Mountain Ash station and Cwmbach station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Fernhill railway station. Viewed from a level crossing. Fernhill is a single-track, single-platform station on the Aberdare Branch of the Merthyr Line, between Mountain Ash station and Cwmbach station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/fc464200-fb34-4a4c-9f8b-3de30ead7f8d.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Our Lady of Lourdes, Mountain Ash. Roman Catholic church viewed from Miskin Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/a78d3feb-ae19-4af3-8eae-e3ae8dca2dbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/a78d3feb-ae19-4af3-8eae-e3ae8dca2dbf.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Strand Street, Newtown, Mountain Ash This is a photo taken of Strand Street after the coal tip was taking away that was behind the houses on the left hand side, the photo was taken from Perthcelyn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/15378d70-fdd0-4039-b1ff-d065ca666473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493714681/15378d70-fdd0-4039-b1ff-d065ca666473.jpg) by [Rhiannon Wood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10890) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Taff between two bridges, Abercynon. Looking downstream from this bridge towards a newer bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434135/beadb804-832f-40f5-9c13-dcd0799961ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434135/beadb804-832f-40f5-9c13-dcd0799961ef.jpg) by [Jaggery](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Mountain Ash Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634493714681) - Mountain Ash Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Mountain Ash ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales CA $81 CA $98 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,002 reviews) Very welcoming staff, ideal location. Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634493714681) ![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/0deab7de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Celtic Manor Resort Chepstow Road Newport Wales CA $165 CA $199 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,340 reviews) Clean room good amenities staff v helpful staff Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=456532&PinnedHotelID=456532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634493714681) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/f5854d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales CA $111 CA $133 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews) It don’t get off to a good start when reception couldn’t find my reservation. We were allocated room 301 and when we settled noticed that the tea/coffee/sugar was not restocked so I went down to reception to notify. Someone knocked on the door a little later with 2 tea bags and that was it. I went ... Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634493714681) [See all 2,198 properties in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634493714681) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Welsh Retreat With Stunning Views, Sleeps Upto 4](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445500/113445420/965a3690_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welsh Retreat With Stunning Views, Sleeps Upto 4 Mountain Ash Wales Stay at this residence in Mountain Ash. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden and BikePark Wales ... [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Stunning-Welsh-Retreat-2-Large-Bedrooms.h113445420.Hotel-Information) ![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/c0a2809c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff 10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews) Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Spires-Cardiff.h58238044.Hotel-Information) ![Quay Apartments Clarence House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29760000/29751600/29751582/392ff9f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quay Apartments Clarence House Clarence Place Newport Wales Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodney Parade and Friars Walk Newport ... [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Quay-Apartments-Clarence-House.h29751582.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634493714681&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Mountain Ash hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[Feb 21 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[Feb 22 - Feb 23](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634493714681&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy. [](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Cardiff.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![A tour arrives at Caerleon.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/ec21001a-734f-4e90-a6c3-b7ad50b39792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. CA $168 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734480/c26ff1e8-74f6-4a14-a3db-1e448a37f7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Boat Tour CA $24 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/2ed2191f-1f28-407b-b6ce-a614604a299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition CA $33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49566476/d6e3d577-4fff-472a-8c74-7c4382cecf55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour CA $164 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.activity-details) ![Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49610322/fc887d1b-1935-4547-8fbb-fa2e1453cb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) [See all activities in Mountain Ash](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Mountain-Ash.d553248634493714681.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Mountain Ash ![A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/37a06b00-2b19-456b-8178-61b62e724c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aberdare ![Public Library Building, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182879/ab168bc5-3ad6-4638-ba29-82328a1a6e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pontypridd ![Cardiff featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff ![Track towards Mynydd y Capel This path skirts the western side of the high ground leading to Forest Chapel, above a steep forest slope that drops down to Merthyr Vale to the right. The light westerly breeze is pushing the mist up over the hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000453835/69e7674b-ec38-4f94-a5a5-e43da80277c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Treharris - Cities near Mountain Ash - Places of interest [Aberdare](https://expedia.ca/Aberdare.dx182839)[Pontypridd](https://expedia.ca/Pontypridd.dx182879)[Cardiff](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff.dx6054272)[Treharris](https://expedia.ca/Treharris.dx6359263)[Aberfan](https://expedia.ca/Aberfan.dx3000470116) - [Principality Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barry Island Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff University ](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Bay Waterfront ](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bute Park ](https://expedia.ca/Bute-Park-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084233.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.ca/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barry Island Pleasure Park ](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Pleasure-Park-Cardiff.d6086529.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Fagans National Museum of History ](https://expedia.ca/St-Fagans-National-Museum-Of-History-St-Fagans.d6222364.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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