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Woodlands for forest bathing in Merthyr Tydfil

3 places in Merthyr Tydfil that suit forest bathing, with parking, paths and facilities on each page.

Cwm Taf Fechan WoodlandsAncient woodland gorge on Merthyr's northern edge, with mossy limestone, cascades and a deep blue poolCyfarthfa ParkCastle parkland with a lake, woodland paths and carvings, close to Merthyr town centreGethin Woodland ParkLarge hillside forest south of Merthyr with long forest tracks and views over the valleys

Photos: Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands, Alan Hughes (CC BY-SA 2.0); Cyfarthfa Park, Alan Hughes (CC BY-SA 2.0); Gethin Woodland Park, Gareth James (CC BY-SA 2.0).