Visit Wales Valleys PDF

The Valleys
of South Wales
Stunning landscapes
Exhilarating activities
Rich heritage
www.thevalleys.co.uk
thevalleys.co.uk
Contents
Cover:
Blaenrhondda
by Alan Young
Above:
Blaenafon Ironworks 1
by Pete Monaghan
Right bottom:
Maesycwmmer Viaduct
by Phillip Watkins
Small images:
Parc Cwm Darran
Right top:
Waterfall Country by
Gareth Hugh Davies
Ogmore Vale
Late Afternoon
by Harry Robertson
The Big Cheese,

Caerphilly by
Robert Macdonald
Far right:
Tredegar by
Becky Adams
Mountain biking
at Afan Forest
New interpretation at
Blaenavon Ironworks
Discover
The Valleys
this year
In 2013 ten artists were commissioned

to go out and explore The Valleys and
to create their own unique views of
the area.
The result was ten very individual
collections of images some picked
out the stunning views, others the
colourful communities and a few
explored the areas industrial past.
The artists all discovered an area that
is filled with surprises and experiences
why not share them this year?
The Valleys are very real towering
castles to climb, deep mines to
explore with an experienced guide
and local stories. Then theres the
beautiful green landscape where you
can do so many activities. How about
walking across the hillsides, or cycling

along over 400km of off road paths
both great for the whole family.
Or for the more adventurous
how about mountain biking (we
have 3 great mountain bike parks),
climbing, caving or gorge walking
there are brilliant experienced
leaders to make sure you get the
best from your visit.
And after a busy day how about a
meal with the locals! There are great
pubs and eateries across The Valleys
local beers, cheese and luscious ice
creams. You can even discover how
to make Welsh Whiskey.
04 How green are our

Valleys? VERY!
Explore by car,
by foot, by bike.
08 Valleys stories
Explore the past.
16 Events

Plan your weekend
adventures.
18 Take your pick...

A look at the rest
of Wales regions.
12 People & heroes
20 Making the grade

Helping you make sense
of our gradings.
14 Get out Get dirty!

Ideas for active
weekends.
21 Accommodation
listings
Places to stay across
The Valleys.
Real people
real stories.
36 Attractions and

activities listings
From heritage
attractions to golf clubs
youll find it all here.
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How to find us
Take a look at the
map The Valleys
are really accessible.
With so much to explore make this

the year that you discover The Valleys.
thevalleys.co.uk
Main image:
Blaencwm, Rhondda
Below:
Relaxing by Glyncorrwg Ponds
Bottom:
Walking along Bwlch y Clawdd
How green are our Valleys? VERY!

If your view of The Valleys is an area
of coal mines and scarred landscapes
then take another look. The Valleys
are green with forests, country
parks, unspoilt hillsides, open
common land, clear rivers and crisp
lakes together providing a wonderful
backdrop to the traditional Valley
communities.
Getting out into The Valleys is all about refreshing your spirit a great
way to help cope with the everyday pressures of life. All you need to do
is to pull on your walking boots and follow some of the inspired routes
that link communities and hillsides how about exploring Twmbarlwm,
our very own Bronze Age hill fort with spectacular views across The
Bristol Channel, or discover the native residents of Swiss Valley near
Llanelli. There are also great circular routes around Pontypridd and for
the really adventurous, how about stepping out from the north to the
south of The Valleys on the Taff Trail, Rhymney or Sirhowy Valley Trails.
You could choose a different route each weekend and still have new
ones to discover at the end of 2014!
Check out www.thevalleys.co.uk for plenty of walk ideas.
This is spectacular countryside. Buzzards wheeling

around overhead, air so fresh it feels restorative,
and vast open space where you can quickly lose yourself
in your thoughts. If youre into walking theres a multitude
of routes you can take depending on how long youve
got or how challenging you want to make your
adventure. Plus theres a few pubs dotted around
that are worth factoring in to your itinerary.
Gareth Johnson, Gay Star News
The Valleys Walking Festival

This well established Walking
Festival provides walkers of all
abilities with new walk routes led
by knowledgeable and enthusiastic
guides right across The Valleys. With
walks of all length and difficulty,
you can also choose the subject
that interests you whether thats
discovering the hidden heritage of
caves near Trefil or paths across the
hillsides of Blaenavon, or enjoying
the slowly changing autumnal colours

near Caerphilly or the birds flying
above Aberdare. Running annually
over two weeks, why not come and
stay in The Valleys and enjoy more
than one of these brilliant routes.
Tenth Valleys Walking Festival

6-21 September 2014
www.walesvalleyswalking.co.uk
thevalleys.co.uk
Waterfall Country
Main image:
Sgwd Ddwli Isaf
Below:
Walking behind Sgwd yr Eira
I cannot call to mind a single valley that

in the same extent of country comprises
so much beautiful and picturesque
scenery and so many interesting and
special features as the Vale of Neath.
Get on your bike

away from the cars!
Taff Tales is an audio-treasure hunt

adventure for the Taff Trail using mobile
phones and your imagination.
The Valleys has over 400kms of safe, off road, family friendly routes,
ideal for cycling, scooting, walking or even running. Many of the
routes used to be railways, tram lines or canal towpaths and so they
have an easy gradient and link together communities and some of the
areas brilliant attractions as they wind their way through the beautiful
Valleys landscape.
Listen with all your senses and discover the

magical world that awaits you on the trails!
Taff Tales will launch on Easter weekend

and run until the end of August:
www.sustrans.org.uk/tafftales
Explore The Valleys the people-powered way! Check out

www.sustrans.org.uk/walesroutes to get the best from the
National Cycle Network here are a couple of routes to try in 2014.
Thats what the famous 19th Century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
wrote when he first experienced the Vale of Neath. He summed it
up pretty well. Waterfall Country is a hidden treasure, a sequence
of striking waterfalls that ensure that walks in this area are truly
memorable especially if you are able to venture behind Sgwd yr Eira
and experience the noise and power of water forming a living curtain
in front of you!
We walked across some very beautiful landscape

and then down a steep incline, as we got closer
we could hear the sound of the water falling
and suddenly there it was in front of us this amazing
piece of natural beauty I was literally blown away!
The guides told us to get water-proofed up and
then lead us behind the waterfall, it was an amazing
experience and one that I can honestly say goes down
as one of my favourite sights of all time.
Jess Contomichalos, thatsyummymummy.net
Llynfi Valley
Ebbw Valley
A traffic free art trail between Maesteg and Afan Forest Park, this
trail has wonderful views across The Valleys and down to the coast.
On the former site of the Maesteg Washery, a brand new artwork
has been installed by Sustrans it is based around an impressive
stone structure with wetlands and an area of tree planning which
will bring new birds, insects and mammals into the area.
This route links Brynmawr, Nantyglo, Abertillery and Six Bells

all former industrial towns. As the trail winds through the Valley,
you can imagine being a Chartist marching to Newport in 1839
or a miner walking to work at Six Bells Colliery. Like many of the
routes, you can enjoy the wonderful green landscape and the rich
heritage stories.
Green Flag Country Parks
Explore on horse back
You have probably heard of Blue Flag Beaches but have you heard
of Green Flag Parks? These are wonderful green spaces where the
environment is well managed and the facilities for visitors are the best.
The Valleys have over 50 Green Flag Country and Community Parks.
With acres of common land and miles

of bridleways, The Valleys has loads of
opportunities for enthusiastic horse riders.
There are riding schools and trekking centres
which can all help you to get out and about.
Top:
Cycling on the Taff Trail
There is also a new safe riding path linking

Dare Valley Country Park, near Aberdare,
with Barry Sidings Country Park, north
of Pontypridd.
Bottom left:
Enjoying the view at
Parc Cwm Darran
For a full list take a look at www.greenflagaward.org

Parc Taf Bargoed, Merthyr Tydfil
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd
Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Blaenavon
Gnoll Park, Neath
Maesteg Welfare Park
The Garden Festival Parklands, Ebbw Vale
Parc Cwm Darran, Bargoed
Bedwellty Park, Tredegar
Coming soon: Taff Tales
Left:
Llynfi Valley
Middle:
Cycling in The Valleys
Right:
Guardian, Six Bells
Bottom right:
Riding in The Valleys
The 14 mile route meanders through

St Gwynno and Gelliwion Forests
affording great views and dappled shade
a comfortable journey for riders and
horses alike!
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Valleys stories
Impressive castles
Opposite page:
You might associate The Valleys with industry

but did you know that we have some of the
most impressive castles in the UK?
The Valleys have a rich heritage

that you can explore how about
Twmbarlwm, an Ironage Hill Fort
that sits high on the ridge above
Cwmbran and Cwmcarn, or the
incredible archaeological remains
on Gelligaer Common.
Top:
Big Pit, National Coal Museum
Left:
St Illtyds Church,
near Abertillery
Right:
Inscribed stone on
Gelligaer Common
Bottom:
World Heritage Centre
There are churches that date back as for as 13th century

like St Illtyds above Abertillery, and others with unique
stories such as Ebenezer United Reformed Church,
Pontnewynydd which was built by Rev Edmond Jones
using funds from selling his book collection he was also
known as the Old Prophet due to his seemingly genuine
gift of prophecy. Each community in The Valleys has a
unique story to tell so if you are interested in history
then make sure you visit there are more than enough
Valleys Stories to keep you interested!
Kidwelly is on a par with the other great castles of Wales

and catching sight of it shrouded in early morning mist
is spine-tingling stuff. The story of Princess Gwenllian,
who died in battle in 1136, is also fascinatng.
World Heritage Site, Blaenavon

This town and surrounding landscape
embodies the role that The Valleys
played in the industrial revolution
when innovation, skills and
determination meant that we lead
the world. Here the towns exciting
and turbulent history can be
explored as you go underground
at Big Pit: National Coal Museum,
feel the heat as you discover the
story of iron at Blaenavon Ironworks,
and marvel at the creative use
of gravity and water with the
tramways and canals that took

the iron to Newport.
The Blaenavon World Heritage
Centre has interactive exhibitions
telling the story of the whole area
and its residents through history
it should be your first port of call
to understand the World Heritage
Landscape before visiting the other
great attractions.
For more information visit:
www.visitblaenavon.co.uk
Carreg Cennan clings to a sheer cliff-face on all sides

a great defensive position which makes it even
more incredible that it fell into Welsh and English hands
during the troubled medieval period. It even became
a Lancastrian hideout!
Above:
Kidwelly Castle
Middle:
Carreg Cennan
Below:
Caerphilly Castle
The best known of our castles is probably Caerphilly

the largest in Wales with its concentric walls within walls
system of defence. The most dramatic feature has to be
the tower that out leans Pisa continually challenging
the laws of gravity!
Our castles are great places to visit fantastic views,
lots of towers to climb, and opportunities to step back
in time indeed, you might also come across film crews
using these spectacular scenes as the backdrop for
programmes like Dr Who and Da Vincis Demons.
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Real people
Real stories
As people flowed into The Valleys to
work in the new iron, coal and copper
industries, so new communities were
established. The strong character of
individuals ensured that the hard work
and living conditions could be endured
and now you can discover many
of these real stories.
Coal mining employed many thousands, and
you can still meet real miners to find out what
life under ground was like. Each coal museum
brings to life the challenges of the local
geology so Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
focuses on the deepest anthracite mine, whilst
the South Wales Miners Museum looks at the
Afan Forest story (an area that is now famed
for Mountain Biking). As we move east we
come to probably the most famous mining
area The Rhondda and Rhondda
Heritage Park recreates the life of local
miners with tours and extensive pit head
buildings. On the eastern most edge of the
coalfield youll find Big Pit: National Coal
Museum with the unique underground tours.
The production of metals pre dates the coal

industry. In the west you can discover the
mysteries of early tinplate manufacture at
Kidwelly Industrial Museum or the National
Trusts Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall.
You can then visit some of the ironworks
maybe Cefn Cribwr near Bridgend or
Sirhowy, Tredegar.
We are all interested in seeing how people
lived and across The Valleys there are
some inspired sites you can visit Joseph
Parrys Cottage in Merthyr Tydfil, Stack
Square at Blaenavon Ironworks or Bute
Town near Rhymney.
Imposing estates
Much of The Valleys was agricultural and so there are imposing

farm houses. In Cwmbran youll find Llanyrafon Manor, where you
can discover the part that this farm played in WW2. Near Nelson is
Llancaiach Fawr Manor where visitors are taken back to 1645
to discover how this area was involved in the Civil War; this along
with Margam are deemed to be some of the most haunted buildings
in UK perfect to visit in October!
More recently, the wealth iron and coal masters wanted to impress
with imposing homes. Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil has to be
considered one of the best as it sits high on the hill, overlooking
Crawshays ironworks. Now it houses a museum and sits in perfect
parkland. In nearby Tredegar is Bedwellty House and Park the home
of Samuel Homfray, and later where Aneurin Bevan started his political
career before going on to Parliament and setting up the National
Health Service.
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Right:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Bottom left:
Wales National Mining Memorial,
Senghenydd
Bottom right:
Guardian, Six Bells
Going local
Local museums are the ideal starting
point for exploring a communities
heritage here are just a few:
Across The Valleys there are imposing houses and

estates that date back before the industrial revolution.
Margam Park has over 4000 years of history reminders of pre
historic man, the Romans and a 19th century Castle, as well as the
Abbey, all sit in this 850 acre country estate. Nearby The Gnoll might
only date back to Elizabeth 1, but there is more than enough to
explore with the Cascades, Ivy Tower and the great open spaces.
Left:
Rhondda Heritage Park
Brynmawr great collection of

Brynmawr Furniture that was sold in
the very best stores during the 1930s
www.brynmawrmuseum.co.uk
Cynon Valley explores how the
lives of local people have changed
www.cvmg.co.uk
Above:
Margam Castle & Country Park
Middle:
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Below:
Cyfarthfa Castle and Park
Reminders of past disasters

Working in industry has always been hard
many have lost their lives. Across The
Valleys there are memorials to the spirit and
determination of the families that moved
to the area in search of work two of
the most recent are well worth a visit.
Senghenydd where 439 men died in a mining
disaster in 1913 is now home to the National
Mining Memorial. At Six Bells, near Abertillery,
one of the most imposing sculptures, Guardian,
marks the site where 45 men died in 1960.
Both of these imposing memorials also

have community museums where you
can find out about the people who helped
and the impact upon the community.
For more information visit:
Aber Valley
your.caerphilly.gov.uk/
abervalleyheritage/
Ty Ebbw Fach
www.tyebbwfach.co.uk
Winding House, New Tredegar

tells the story of Caerphilly County
www.windinghouse.co.uk
Pontypool with a unique collection
of Japanware
www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk
Pontypridd right next to the
historic bridge in the town centre
www.pontypriddmuseum.org.uk
There are also some brilliant specialist
museums such as Welsh Area Fire
Engine Restoration Society (WAFERS)
www.wafersmuseum.org.uk and the
Blaina Chartist Visitor Centre
www.chartistvisitorcentre.org.uk
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People & heroes

Stunning scenery, a rich heritage and people
who welcome visitors with enthusiasm and
are passionate about the area they call home
this is The Valleys!
The people of The Valleys really are the icing on the cake that makes
this area very special. As you explore The Valleys you will meet the
locals many with a quick wit and a unique turn of phrase that can
be traced back to our own dialect Wenglish a combination
of Welsh and the English accents that workers drawn to the area
during the Industrial Revolution brought with them. Some words to
look out for cwtch a special cuddle daps plimsoll and
belonging related to.
The people of The Valleys have stories to tell whether its the
miner guides at Big Pit: National Coal Museum or Rhondda Heritage
Park with their stories of camaraderie and hard work, or the Welsh
with Italian backgrounds who serve some of the best ice creams
and coffees as did their forefathers over 100 years ago so make
sure you take the opportunity to chat to the locals wherever you
are visiting!
Above:
Bedwellty House, where
Nye Bevan started his
political career
Far left:
Reminders of miners past
Left:
Chartist leader,
Zephania Williams
Valley heroes and heroines
Remembering The Great War
Our mineral wealth spurred on entrepreneurs and engineers who

helped make Wales the worlds first industrial nation. Our tight knit
coal communities raised sons and daughters with heart, young men
and women like Aneurin Bevan and Elizabeth Andrews who believed
in a better future, a different way of doing things.
Across The Valleys communities will be telling their own stories

the men who went to the front, those who stayed behind to
mine the essential black gold, the women who took on the roles
vacated by young men and the families who waited for news.
Call into any of the local museums and youll discover unique
stories. St Elvans Church in Aberdare are exploring the stories
behind the names on the War Memorial whilst the Winding House,
New Tredegar will be highlighting the stories of local residents.
We nurtured fighters for justice, like the Chartists, who 175 years ago
were prepared to die so that everyone could have the right to vote.
And of course, as we remember the start of the Great War, so there
will be many opportunities to uncover the stories of how the war
impacted upon the lives of men, women and children across the area.
If youd like to find out more about some of the Heroes and Heroines
of The Valleys uncovering how their actions impacted upon
others in The Valleys and across the whole world, then take a look
at www.thevalleys.co.uk/heroes and let us know whos actions
you feel should also be recognised.
A champion of The Valleys heritage

2014 is the 100th anniversary of
the birth of Alexander Cordell
the writer who captured the stories
of the people of The Valleys in books
like Rape of the Fair Country.
Whilst he was born in Ceylon, he was
never happier than when he was
at home in Wales. His books really
captured the essence of Wales
the First Industrial Nation.
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You can find out more at Blaenafon

Community Heritage and Cordell
Museum in the Blaenavon Heritage Town.
Above:
Rob Brydon in the Afan Valley
Above left:
Local food stall holder
Above right:
Four generations of Sidolis
ice-cream makers in Ebbw Vale
Left:
Cordells desk at Blaenafon
Community Heritage and
Cordell Museum
Campaigning for the vote

In 1839, 175 years ago, men and women of The Valleys were part
of a campaign to secure the vote for all men this was known as
Chartism. The march Newport on 4 November ended in over 20
men dying others were transported to Australia and many were
sentenced to terms in prison yet, nowadays, we all take the vote
for granted. To explore the long journey it took to achieve this right
how about visiting The Gwent Archives in Ebbw Vale or the Blaina
Chartist Visitor Centre.
Left:
Sergeant Jack Williams
from Ebbw Vale the
most decorated Welsh non
commissioned officer,
(The Regimental Museum
of The Royal Welsh, Brecon)
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Mountain biking
The Valleys have great facilities for Mountain Bikers with Afan
Forest, Cwmcarn and BikePark Wales, Merthyr Tydfil all offering
exhilarating routes through forests and across rocky terrains
even the youngest and least experienced bikers can find routes
to challenge. For the adventurous (and fit) riders, there are numerous
tracks and trails across the hill tops linking together various
communities, allowing you to create your very own route.
www.cognation.co.uk
For those with thinner tyres the roads across the hilltops are great
training routes or you could join the Wiggle Dragon Ride
take the challenge to race up to 300km, climbing over 3,400m
now thats a ride!!
www.humanrace.co.uk/events/cycling/dragon-ride
as soon as I set off any lingering concerns

swiftly vanished in the sheer exhilaration and
occasional moments of terror of the ride, which
snaked through forests, rocky sections and even
a tunnel. There are also stunning views across the
countryside of South Wales
Get out
Get dirty!
Rough Guides writer Shafik Meghji
The hills The valleys The rivers The cliffs

together these mean that The Valleys
are a great outdoor playground for people
looking for adventure, activities and sports.
Written on his visit to BikePark Wales
Adventure
Opposite page:
The natural landscape means that The Valleys are great for watersports
like kayaking, gorge walking and canyoning, as well as drier activities
like climbing, caving, orienteering and even paragliding.
Middle:
A tight squeeze!
As well as the space and the landscape we also have some of the very
best adventure guides who can introduce you to the skills and the
excitement in a safe environment a must have for trying
new adventures.
Even the youngest members of the family can have a go at some of
the purpose built centres how about Segway Trekking at Mountain
View Ranch, Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape, Margam or a bit of
Bouldering at The Rock UK Summit Centre, Trelewis.
Check out www.thevalleys.co.uk for more ideas.
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Top:
Go Ape
Bottom:
Gorge walking in the
Vale of Neath
try canyoning in the rivers and waterfalls

around Ystradfellte! Slide down rapids, float down
fast-flowing chutes and waves, jump of 20ft
waterfalls
Above:
Cycling along
Llangeinor Common
Left:
Wiggle Dragon Ride
( Human Race Ltd)
Top right:
Mountain biking at Cwmcarn
Families South East Magazine
Middle right:
BikePark Wales
Buoyancy aids, wet suits, helmets and skilled instructors are essential.
Bottom right:
Afan Argoed
Afan Valley has undergone a transformation

in the last few decades would be an extreme
understatement. What was once grim, coal-mining
country is now a pristine mecca for outdoor sports,
with mountain biking being the obvious draw. Its
rare to discover a new destination in the UK, but
this is exactly what Afan Valley and The Valleys
in general have become.
Will Jones, www.mydestination.com
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Events
Throughout the year there are events
taking place across The Valleys great
opportunities to get out an about with
your whole family
The programme develops throughout
the year so it is always worth checking
the website www.thevalleys.co.uk
or call into one of the brilliant Valleys
Tourist Information Centres.
Coming soon REDHOUSE
Top:
The Big Cheese
Left:
World Heritage Day, Blaenavon
Right:
Father Christmas
Just a few of the events planned for 2014

APRIL
JUNE
International Festival
of Orienteering 2014
www.thejk.org.uk
Cwmbran Big Event

Family events around The Boating Lake
www.torfaen.gov.uk
MAY
Wiggle Dragon Ride

Explore The Valleys by cycle including
The Rhigos and Devils Elbow
www.humanrace.co.uk/events/cycling/
dragon-ride
The Queens Baton Run

Across The Valleys
Aberdare Festival
Fun for all the family
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatson
Global Village
A festival celebrating the cultural diversity
of Merthyr Tydfil
www.merthyrtydfilglobalvillage.org.uk
Margam Kite Festival
Everybody can join the experts in flying
kites is this beautiful setting
www.margamcountrypark.co.uk
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Blaenavon World Heritage Day

Festival, street party, Victorian funfair, music
and the annual heritage costume parade
Valley 100
100 miles walk over a weekend
a real adventure
www.ldwa.org.uk/2014Hundred
An arts complex in the Old Town Hall,

Merthyr Tydfil will officially open on
1 March. Definitely worth a visit.
Exhibitions, caf and theatre space.
www.redhousecymru.com
JULY

Steelhouse Festival
Rock music and spectacular views
www.steelhousefestival.com
Other images:
Details of the Redhouse architecture
The Big Cheese

Joyful Silliness around Caerphilly Castle
www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese
SEPTEMBER

The Valleys Walking Festival
Guided walks around the beautiful Valleys
www.walesvalleyswalking.co.uk
DECEMBER

Father Christmas
Father Christmas is really busy at loads
of events across The Valleys
Nos Galan Road Race
A unique run commemorate the Welsh
runner Guto Nyth Bran
www.nosgalan.co.uk
Left:
The Old Town Hall in its heyday
Arts & crafts venues

Pontardawe Arts Centre
www.pontardaweartscentre.com
The Valleys inspires many artists and makers

and we are lucky to have a variety of
great galleries where you can see (and buy)
delightful reminders of the area.
Art Gallery,
www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
/level-one-gallery
Here are a few of the best galleries

which have an ever changing
programme of displays.
Cynon Valley
Museum & Gallery
www.cvmg.co.uk
Llantrisant Gallery
www.llantrisantgallery.com
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre

www.lgac.org.uk
Y Galeri, Caerphilly
www.ygaleri.co.uk
Lemon Blues Gallery

www.lemonblues.co.uk
thevalleys.co.uk
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Take your pick
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

Wales is the UKs activity
capital. Find out more with
the help of these FREE
action-packed guides and
take a look at the websites.
Introducing Wales Holiday Areas
The Valleys Heart and Soul of Wales is one of

the Holiday Areas within Wales. Each area has
its own distinct character.
The Isle of Anglesey
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
Anglesey offers unparalleled beauty, amazing

adventures, serious solitude and a warm
welcome. Easily accessible; this unique island,
with its coastline, varied beaches and
historical towns make it a superb base for
all the family. Those that have visited need
not be told. They just return
The outdoor adventure playground of North

Wales that includes the Snowdonia National
Park, Llyn Peninsula and Cambrian Coastline.
T : +44 (0)1248 713177

E : anglesey@nwtic.com
www.facebook.com/visitanglesey
www.visitanglesey.co.uk
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay

Vibrant Llandudno, the Victorian seaside
gem with a history that goes back to the
Bronze Age. World Heritage Conwy with
its rich maritime past. Waterfront
adventure in Colwyn Bay. Year round
breaks, filled with family fun, good food,
great walking, world-class theatre and a
full calendar of exciting events. All within
easy reach of Snowdonia.
T : +44 (0)1492 577577
E : llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/visitingllandudno
www.visitllandudno.org.uk
North East Wales

Less than 20 minutes from Chester, were
just a short journey from the North West
and the West Midlands. From the bustling
shops and cultural events of Wrexham to the
culinary delights of the Mold Food and Drink
Festival to the world-famous Llangollen
International Eisteddfod. The areas includes
Rhyl, one of the best recognized British
seaside resorts and the Clwydian Range
& Dee Valley, Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. We even have an 11-mile long World
Heritage Site the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
and Canal and you can also walk the ancient
Offas Dyke path running through Chirk out
to the coast at Prestatyn.
T : +44 (0)1978 29201
E : tourism@wrexham.gov.uk
T : +44 (0)1745 355068
E : rhyltic@denbighshire.gov.uk
www.northeastwales.co.uk
A wide choice of quality accommodation,

attractions and activities castles, narrowgauge railways, golf, cycling, walking,
award winning beaches, country parks,
coastal path, World Heritage Site, Areas
of Outstanding Natural Beauty and
Heritage Coast.
T : +44 (0)1341 281485
E : tourism@gwynedd.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/visitingsnowdonia
www.twitter.com/visit_snowdonia
www.visitsnowdonia.info
www.visitsnowdonia.wordpress.com
Mid Wales My Way

Featuring Brecon Beacons National Park,
Dyfi Biosphere, Cambrian Mountains, Lake
Vrynwy & the Berwyns and Offas Country.
Magnificent walks two national trails,
waterfalls and many other breathtaking
walks besides.
Muddy Wheels cycling on- and off-road.
A great track record four years with the
Tour of Britain, home to Dyfi Enduro and
Beacons Beast. Family traffic-fee routes to
extreme mountain biking await.
Year round events from Hay Literary to
Machynlleth Comedy, from Green Man to the
Royal Welsh and Winter Shows, celebrating
our agricultural heritage. Stay in magnificent
mansions to wacky wigwams. All topped off
with mouth-watering cuisine, local whiskies
and marvelous wines. Thats Mid Wales
My Way!
T : +44 (0)1874 622485
E : tourism@powys.gov.uk
www.midwalesmyway.com
Fishing
Ceredigion Cardigan Bay

& the Cambrian Mountains
Discover the landscape, villages and harbours
that inspired Dylan Thomas and delve into
Waless history at Cardigan Castle. Walk
gentle or challenging sections of Ceredigions
coast path from a promenade stroll at
Aberystwyth to hill fort climbs at
Llangrannog. Spot dolphins and birds; enjoy
family fun at award-winning beaches and all
sorts of events; relax and savour Cardigan
Bay seafood to Cambrian Mountain lamb.
With endless coastline and

countless rivers and lakes
its no wonder Wales is an
anglers paradise.
Swansea Bay - Mumbles, Gower,

Afan and the Vale of Neath
Glamorgan Heritage Coast

and Countryside
Discover Dylan Thomas in Waless Waterfront

City, birthplace of our poetic hero and
playwright. Be a part of his centenary
celebrations throughout 2014. Spend some
time in the UKs first Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Unwind on award-winning
beaches and explore unspoilt countryside.
Bring your board, bike and boots and enjoy
watersports, cycling and walking.
The dramatic Heritage Coast and popular

resorts of Barry Island and Porthcawl
are fringed by lovely Vale and Bridgend
countryside and green hills. Discover the
special character of an area steeped in
history and its close to Cardiff, Wales
cosmopolitan capital.
www.fishing.visitwales.com
T : +44 (0)1792 468321

E : tourism@swansea.gov.uk
www.visitswanseabay.com
Golf Wales
Cardiff, Capital of Wales
The secrets out! More and

more players are discovering
and thoroughly enjoying
Golf as it should be in Wales.
The capital of Wales has unique attractions,

top-class entertainment, a wide range of
accommodation to suit all needs and quality
shopping with a difference. Cardiff Castle,
the Millennium Stadium, National Museum
Cardiff, the Wales Millennium Centre and
famous Doctor Who Experience combined
with Cardiff Bay offer indoor and outdoor
entertainment for everyone all year round.
www.golfasitshouldbe.com
T : +44 (0)1970 612125

E : brochure@ceredigion.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/discoverceredigion
www.discoverceredigion.co.uk
T : +44 (0)29 2087 3573

E : visitor@cardiff.gov.uk
www.visitcardiff.com
Pembrokeshire
Britains Only Coastal National Park
Get your free brochures and activity guides

Holiday Area Brochures
Carmarthenshire Carmarthen Bay

The last place that Dylan Thomas called
home and the best place to be to celebrate
and capture his centenary celebrations
in 2014. Carmarthenshire stretches from
Carmarthen Bay in the south to western
Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian
Mountains in the north, wondrous Gardens,
awe-inspiring Castles and Waless longest
beach, market towns brimming with local
produce and chic shopping.
T : +44 (0)1267 231557
E : marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
www.discovercarmarthenshire.com
Wye Valley & Vale of Usk

Fantastic scenery and high-quality food
and drink from the Brecon Beacons National
Park to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Explore castles, Roman
towns and beautiful gardens; then take
in award-winning vineyards, bustling
market towns and great local pubs. With the
renowned Newport and Abergavenny Food
Festivals, celebrated restaurants and artisan
producers, discover why were the Food
Capital of Wales.
T : +44 (0)1291 623772
E : tourism@monmouthshire.gov.uk
www.visitwyevalley.com
Rated by National Geographic magazine

experts as the second best coastline in the
world. With 186 miles of magnificent and
varied coastline and over 50 beaches, theres
plenty of space for everyone. Choose
between lively Tenby and Saundersfoot or
peaceful St Davids and Newport. Perfect
for outdoor activities or just relaxing.
To find out more about Pembrokeshire
www.visitpembrokeshire.com
T : +44 (0)1446 704867

T : +44 (0)1656 815338
E : tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
E : tourism@bridgend.gov.uk
www.visitthevale.com
www.bridgendbites.com
The Isle of Anglesey

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay
Cardiff Capital of Wales

Glamorgan Heritage Coast & Countryside
Wye Valley & Vale of Usk (no brochure)
Mid Wales My Way (no brochure)

Ceredigion Cardigan Bay and the
Cambrian Mountains
Pembrokeshire Britains only Coastal
National Park (no brochure)
Carmarthenshire Carmarthen Bay
Swansea Bay, Mumbles, Gower,
Afan & the Vale of Neath
Visit Wales, Freepost CF1550, Dept R10,

PO Box 1, Cardiff CF24 2XN
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Making
the grade
A Guide to Quality
Assurance
These ratings mean that you can be
sure of standards and choose the
accommodation thats just right for you.
Visit Wales/AA are the only checking agents
in Wales, checking out over 5,000 places.
All the accommodation featured in this publication

has been independently assessed so you can make
your choice in confidence, knowing that each place
to stay has been given a rating according to the
quality and facilities on offer.
The advice is to always check with an
establishment before booking to check that
the accommodation offers the services and
facilities that meet your needs they will only
be too pleased to help.
All accommodation grades are based on a set of

common quality standards agreed by Visit Wales,
Visit England, Visit Scotland and the AA. The star
ratings reflect the facilities and overall quality of
the experience.
What do our star ratings mean?
Accommodation operators are graded between
one and five stars (with 5 stars being the highest)
based on the overall quality of the experience and
the facilities available.
Accommodation differs in style and therefore
different rating schemes apply to different types
and styles of business. To help you make your
choice, each star rated business will also be given
a designator to describe the style of
accommodation you can expect.
Does a lower star rating equal
less quality?
Many lower star rated accommodations may
still offer high quality but do not meet all of
the facility and service expectations for the
higher star ratings. Is it particularly important
not to compare Guest Accommodation ratings
against Hotel ratings as different criteria are
used when assessing.
Look out for these symbols:

Access improved for mobility
impaired people.
Access improved for visually
impaired people.
Gold Logo
STARS are your guide to quality. The Star Quality
Grading Schemes apply to all types of
accommodation: serviced hotels, guest houses,
bed and breakfast, farm accommodation, hostel/
hostel type accommodation, self-catering
cottages and apartments and caravan holiday
home and touring/camping parks.
Accommodation
listings
Also look out for that extra-special

property that has been awarded
Visit Wales Gold Award, given for
exceptional standards of hospitality,
comfort and food in serviced
accommodation.
Occasionally, it has not been possible to
visit the accommodation prior to publication.
In these instances, the property is marked
as Awaiting Grading.
Access improved for hearing

impaired people.
Please note:
All gradings and awards were correct at the
time of going to press. Occasionally, it may not
have been possible to undertake a grading.
This situation is clearly identified by
Awaiting Grading appearing within the
advertisement/entry.
Verified Logo
Some accommodation operators
have chosen not to be star rated,
but they have been checked out
to ensure that they provide an
acceptable level of services and
facilities appropriate to their type
of business. They are identified as
either Verified or Listed.
A Warm Welsh Welcome
Croeso Logo
Watch out for this sign as these
places have achieved a Croeso
Award in recognition of their
exceptional Warm Welsh Welcome.
Accommodating visitors with disabilities
All Visit Wales graded properties have an Access
Statement. This statement tells visitors in a clear,
accurate and honest way how the property can
meet their particular needs.
Grading assessments are on-going and

improvements made by establishments may
have resulted in a revision since publication.
Please check when booking.
Further information on gradings and awards
is available from Visit Wales, Welsh Assembly
Government, Rhodfa Padarn, Llanbadarn
Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3UR
T : 0845 010 8020
E : quality.tourism@wales.gsi.gov.uk
www.wales.gov.uk/tourism
Any problems?
In the unfortunate event that you do encounter
problems with your chosen accommodation,
please refer to www.wales.gov.uk/tourism
for further guidance.
Accommodation is grouped by Valley and then by type.

For further information on accommodation in the area please
visit www.thevalleys.co.uk and contact the establishment
directly for specific requirements.
Hotel
Self-Catering
Guest House
Camping/Caravan
B&B
Farm
Three symbols have been introduced to help

visitors with physical impairments find the
Access Statements of most relevance to them.
Accommodation providers have selected the one
symbol which best describes the improvements
that they have made to their properties.
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Afan Valley
Afan Lodge
Afan Road,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3ES
01639 852500
info@afanlodge.com
www.afanlodge.com
Guest Accommodation
Tyn y Coed
No 10,
Ten Acre Wood,
Margam, SA13 2SU
01639 885500
llewelyn37@talktalk.net
Bed & Breakfast
Depot Road
New Methodist Church,
Cwmafan,
Port Talbot, SA12 9DF
07974 437885
info@depotrd.co.uk
www.depotrd.co.uk
Self-Catering
Whites Level House

Green Lanterns Guest House
Hawdref Ganol Farm,
Cimla,
Neath, SA12 9SL
01639 631884
info@greenlanterns.co.uk
www.greenlanterns.co.uk
1 Norton Terrace,
Glyncorwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3AN
07701 099331
info@whiteslevelhouse.co.uk
www.whiteslevelhouse.co.uk
Self-Catering
Guest House
Windways
The Queens
Queen Street,
Glyncorrwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3BL
01639 850487
rentonad@tiscali.co.uk
www.thequeensguesthouse.co.uk
The Grange Goytre,

Port Talbot, SA13 2YR
01639 888705
enquiries@hafodgrange.com
www.hafodgrange.com
Guest House
The Barn B&B

Tyn Cellar Farm,
Water Street,
Margam, SA13 2PD
01656 748644
relax@tyncellarfarm.co.uk
www.tyncellarfarm.co.uk
Self-Catering
Guest House
Hafod Grange
50 Afan Road,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3ET
07973 615893
gary@neuadd-afan.com
www.windways.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
9 Craig-y-Fan,
Cymmer,
Port Talbot, SA13 3LN
01639 851820
jwilliams@brynteghouse.com
www.brynteghouse.com
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Bed & Breakfast
Tyler Fedwen Farm,

Bwlch Road,
Cwmafan
Port Talbot, SA12 9YA
07974 656124
info@fedwenfawr.co.uk
www.fedwenfawr.co.uk
FSC Margam Discovery Centre

Margam Park,
Port Talbot, SA13 2UA
01639 895636
enquiries.mp@field-studies-council.org
www.field-studies-council.org/centres/
margamdiscoverycentre
Group Accommodation
Afan Valley Cottage

27 Beatrice Street,
Blaengwynfi,
Port Talbot, SA13 3TS
07958 928096
info@afanvalleycottage.co.uk
www.afanvalleycottage.co.uk
Self-Catering
Afan Cottage
Jersey Terrace,
Cwmafan,
SA12 9AS
07977 145766
www.afancottage.co.uk
Self-Catering
Above: Afan Lodge
Afon Lwyd valley
Approved Alternative Accommodation
Ivy House
10 Craig Y Fan,
Cymmer,
07979 218017
www.ivyhousewales.com
Best Western Parkway Hotel and Spa

Ty Coch Lane, Llantarnam Park Way,
Cwmbran, NP44 3UW
01633 871199
enquiries@parkwayhotel.co.uk
www.bw-parkwayhotel.co.uk
Hotel
Awaiting Grading Self Catering
Bryn Teg House
Fedwen Fawr
Rose Cottage
Craig-Y-Fan,
Cymmer,
01639 851820
jwilliams@brynteghouse.com
www.brynteghouse.com/rosecottage
Bunkhouse
Afan House
3 Blaenant Street,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3HB
01256 351815
bookings@afan-house.co.uk
www.afan-house.co.uk
Self-Catering
Glyncorrwg Ponds
Ynyscorrwg Park,
Glyncorrwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3EA
01639 851900
glyncorrwgcampsite@hotmail.com
glyncorrwgpondsvisitorcentre.co.uk
Oakfield B&B
1 Oakfield Terrace,
Varteg Road,
Blaenavon, NP4 9DS
01495 792829
enquiries@oakfieldbnb.com
www.oakfieldbnb.com
Jennys Cottage
17 Park Street,
Blaenavon, NP4 9AB
01874 676446
enquiries@breconcottages.com
www.breconcottages.com
Self-Catering
Bed & Breakfast
Premier Inn Cwmbran

Avondale Road, Pontrhydrun,
Cwmbran, NP44 1DE
0871 5278284
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Pontypool

Lower Mill Field, Pontypool, NP4 0RH
0870 5278890
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Lower Mill Field, Pontypool, NP4 0XB
0844 5767676
Metro Hotel
Gelligravog Farm B&B

Gelligravog Farm,
Cwmbran, NP44 5AT
01633 871147
gelligravog@gmail.com
www.gelligravog.co.uk
Greenway House
Ty Shon Jacob Farm
Tranch,
Pontypool, NP4 6BP
01495 757536
tyshonfarm@aol.com
www.accommodationinpontypool.co.uk
1 Greenway,
Talywain,
Pontypool NP4 7RD
01633 861119
cbasolutions@talktalk.net
Self-Catering
Farmhouse
Pwll Du Adventure Centre

Ty-Cooke Farm
Mamhilad,
Pontypool, NP4 8QZ
01873 880382
tycookefarm@hotmail.com
www.tycookefarm.co.uk
Farmhouse
Holme View Cottage

Yew Tree Farm, Mountain Road Upper
Cwmbran NP44 5AA
01874 676446
Self-Catering
Pen-y-Galchen Farm,
Pwll Du,
Blaenavon, NP4 9SS
01495 791577
info@pwlldu.org.uk
www.pwllduadventurecentre.co.uk
Bunkhouse
Blackthorne Lodge
Whitehall Lane,
Coed y Paen,
Pontypool, NP4 0SY
07909 636202
julia.rice@ntlworld.com
www.blackthornelodge.co.uk
Self-Catering
Farmhouse
Touring and Camping Park
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Amman valley
Cynon valley
Glynhir Mansion & Estate
Penbryn Cottages
Glynhir Road,
Llandybie,
Ammanford, SA18 2TD
01269 850438
enquiries@theglynhirestate.com
www.theglynhirestate.com
Cwmbach,
Aberdare, CF44 0ED
01685 873373
pittard@btopenworld.com
www.penybryncottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Guest House
Ty Newydd Country Hotel

Lothlorien Cottage
49 Heol y Gors, Cwmgors,
Ammanford, SA18 1PT
0208 3720264
merry@lothloriencottage.com
www.lothloriencottage.com
Penderyn Road,
Hirwaun,
Aberdare, CF44 9SX
01685 813433
relax@tynewyddcountryhotel.co.uk
www.tynewyddcountryhotel.co.uk
Self-Catering
River View Touring Park

The Dingle,
Llanedi,
Pontarddulais, SA4 0FH
01269 844876
info@riverviewtouringpark.com
www.riverviewtouringpark.com
Touring & Camping Park
DULAIS valley
Country House Hotel
Premier Inn Aberdare
Beili Helyg
Riverside Retail Park,

Tirfounder Field,
Cwmbach,
Aberdare, CF44 0AH
0871 5278002
www.premierinn.com
Cwm Cadlan,
Penderyn,
Aberdare, CF44 0YJ
01685 813609
willow.walks@hotmail.co.uk
www.walkingwalesholidays.co.uk
Budget Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Crynant Cottages
Llwyn Llanc Uchaf Farm,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8SF
07966 149136
crynantcottages@btconnect.com
www.crynantcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Bryncoch Farm Camping

Llandyfan,
Ammanford, SA18 2TY
01269 850005
enquiries@bryncochfarm.co.uk
www.bryncochfarm.co.uk
Camping and Log Pods
Fifth Avenue House

Lower Halt Road,
Rhigos,
Aberdare,
CF44 9UP
01685 819914
bookings@fifthavenuehouse.co.uk
www.fifthavenuehouse.co.uk
Guest Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park

Trecynon,
Aberdare, CF44 7RG
01685 874672
darevalleycountrypark@rctcbc.gov.uk
www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk
Guest Accommodation
Marquis Inn
Bute Villa,
Aberdare, CF44 7EN
01685 875822
info@themarquisinn.co.uk
www.aberdare-bedandbreakfast.co.uk
Inn
Maesyronnen
Ystradfellte,
Aberdare, CF44 9JE
01639 722343
Bed & Breakfast
Cynon Valley Activity Centre

Halt Road,
Rhigos,
Aberdare, CF44 9UW
01403 264641
info@cyat.org
www.cyat.org
Bunkhouse

Trecynon,
Aberdare, CF44 7RG
01685 874672
darevalleycountrypark@rctcbc.gov.uk
Caer Arba
7 Brynawel Road,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8SR
01639 750875
www.caer-arba.co.uk
Self-Catering
Nant y Ffin
Rhos Common,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8PP
01874 676446
Self-Catering
EBBW valley
The Newbridge Hotel
High Street, Newbridge, NP11 4FH
01495 248536
thenewbridgehotel@yahoo.co.uk
www.thenewbridgehotel.co.uk
32 Caradoc Street,
Crosskeys, NP11 7EF
07925 380517
enquiry@cwmcarnholidaylet.co.uk
www.cwmcarnholidaylet.co.uk
Inn
Premier Inn Ebbw Vale
123A Newport Road,

Cwmcarn, NP11 7LZ
01633 615900
enquiry@cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk
cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk
Budget Hotel
The Kings Arms
Newchurch Road, Newtown,

Ebbw Vale, NP23 5BD
01495 352822 / 07816 558536
paul@paulbowen1.wanadoo.co.uk
Glendene 9 Gelli Avenue,

Risca, NP11 6QR
01633 612138
enquiries@holidayletsouthwales.co.uk
www.holidayletsouthwales.co.uk
Westwood Villa Guest House
59 Risca Road, Crosskeys, NP11 7BT

01495 272650
westwoodvillaguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House
Cwmcarn Forest Campsite

Nantcarn Road,
Cwmcarn,
Crosskeys, NP11 7FA
01495 272001
cwmcarn-vc@caerphilly.gov.uk
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
Alternative Accommodation
Self-Catering
Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages
reception@westwoodvillaguesthouse.co.uk
Self-Catering
Glendene Garden Annex
Inn
Self-Catering

Cwmcarn Holiday Apartments
Victoria Business Park,

Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8AN
0871 5278356
www.premierinn.com
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Cwmcarn Holiday Let
Risca,
Caerphilly, NP11 6JB
01633 615000
holidaycottages@uppergrippath.co.uk
www.uppergrippath.co.uk
Self-Catering
Far left:
Ty Newydd Country Hotel
Right:
Cwmcarn Forest
Campsite Pods
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ELY VALLEY
Miskin Manor Country House
Pendoylan Road,
Miskin,
Pontyclun, CF72 8ND
01443 224204
reservations@miskin-manor.co.uk
www.miskin-manor.co.uk
Country House Hotel & Self-Catering
Gwendraeth Valley
Travelodge Bridgend Pencoed
Old Mill,
Felindre Road,
Pencoed,
Nr. Bridgend CF35 5HU
0871 9846049
www.travelodge.co.uk
Budget Hotel
The Stables at Brook House

Rhiwsaeson Road,
Cross Inn,
Pontyclun,
Llantrisant, CF72 8NZ
07801 356259
info@thestablesllantrisant.co.uk
www.thestablesllantrisant.co.uk
Premier Inn Llantrisant
The Countryman Inn
Gwaun Elai,
Magden Park,
Llantrisant, CF72 8XF
0871 5278640
www.premierinn.com
Tri-nant Fishery,
Llantrisant, CF72 8LQ
01443 231935
trinantfarm@aol.com
www.the-countryman-inn.co.uk
Budget Hotel
Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Llwynau Farm Pine Lodges

Llantrisant,
Pontyclun, CF72 8LP
01443 229021
llwynaufarmlodges@hotmail.com
www.llwynaufarmpinelodges.co.uk
& Self-Catering
Garw valley
Bryngarw House
Brynmenyn,
Bridgend, CF32 8UU
01656 729009
bryngarwhouse@bridgend.gov.uk
www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk
Guest Accommodation
Betws Eco Lodge
Brynhyfryd Camping & Caravanning
Heol Dewi Sant,

Betws,
Bridgend, CF32 8TA
01656 729569
ecolodge@btinternet.com
www.betwsecolodge.co.uk
Ffordd-Y-Gyfraith,
Cefn Cribwr,
Bridgend, CF32 0BS
01656 740544
brynhyfrydcampsite@hotmail.co.uk
www.brynhyfrydcampingcaravanning.co.uk
Group Accommodation
Tyn-y-Cwm Guest House

Nazareth Road, Pontyates,
Llanelli, SA15 5TB
01269 861145
tynycwm@btinternet.com
www.pontyatesguesthouse.co.uk
Hotel
Guest House
The Lodge
Penyfai Lane, Llanelli, SA15 4EH
01554 773790
info@bedandbreakfastllanelli.co.uk
www.bedandbreakfastllanelli.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Ffynnon Rhosfa Farm

Felinfoel,
Llanelli, SA15 3PJ
01554 756156
reservations@diplomat-hotel-wales.com
www.diplomat-hotel-wales.com
Heol Dwr
Llangyndeyrn,
Kidwelly, SA17 5EN
01269 870879
www.lletymaelog.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
AA stars Hotel
Kidwelly Bed & Breakfast

Llanelli Cross Hands Travelodge
Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RD
0871 9846230
62 Causeway Street, Kidwelly, SA17 4SU

01554 890716
kidwellybandb@yahoo.co.uk
www.stayinkidwelly.com
Budget Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
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Blaenpant
Mynydd y Garreg,
Kidwelly, SA17 4RP
01623 490881
meynonfreeman@yahoo.com
Self-Catering
Llwynteg, Llannon, Llanelli, SA14 8JN

01269 845874
ffynnon.rhosfa@virgin.net
www.ffynnon-rhosfa.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Self-Catering
The Old Dairy

Ystrad Fach, Llandyfaelog,
Kidwelly, SA17 5NY
01269 861170
info@theolddairywales.co.uk
www.theolddairywales.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Dan-y-Cwarre
Five Roads, Llanelli, SA15 5JA
01269 860187
jackierawlings@fsmail.net
www.dan-y-cwarre.co.uk
Self-Catering
& Self-Catering
Cwmbach Cottage
4 Silver Terrace
Burry Port,
SA16 0NA
01554 891260
www.ger-y-mor.co.uk
Maesybont,
Llanelli, SA14 7SR
01269 842986
info@cwmbachcottage.co.uk
www.cwmbachcottage.co.uk
Self-Catering
Self-Catering
Llwydcoed Fach
Llannon,
Llanelli, SA14 6DF
01792 511345
thegwilyms@btinternet.com
Self-Catering
The Coach House

Llygad yr Haul
Maesachddu Cottage
Meinciau,
Kidwelly, SA17 5LB
07718 897495
info@eyeofthesunwales.co.uk
www.eyeofthesunwales.co.uk
Porthyrhyd,
Carmarthen, SA32 8PX
01267 275563
mail@maesachddufarm.co.uk
www.maesachddufarm.co.uk
Self-Catering
Self-Catering
The East Barn, Felinfoel,

Llanelli, SA14 8LZ
01554 899838
robert.east4@btopenworld.com
www.gowerchalets.co.uk
Self-Catering
Y Felin & Ty Gwyn

6 Silver Terrace
Burry Port,
SA16 0NA
01554 891221
www.silverterrace.co.uk
Self-Catering
Pantymeillion Cottages
Furnace,
Llanelli, SA15 4YB
01554 775593
mail@pantymeillioncottages.co.uk
www.pantymeillioncottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Furnace,
Llanelli, SA15 4HA
01554 758171
reservations@stradeyparkhotel.com
www.stradeyparkhotel.com
Diplomat Hotel
5 Avalon Court,
Kidwelly, SA17 5EJ
07966 696673
info@burnsholidayhomes.com
www.burnsholidayhomes.com
Gwendraeth Valley
Stradey Park Hotel
Rhydwen & Ty Rhosyn
Sea View Chalet
Penlan Isaf Farm,

Kidwelly, SA17 5JR
01554 890266
kidwellyfarmcottage@live.co.uk
www.kidwellyfarmcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Llwynifan Farm Caravan Site

Tanylan Farm Holidays
Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park,

Kidwelly, SA17 5HQ
01554 891737
enquiries@seaviewchalet.co.uk
www.seaviewchalet.co.uk
Tanylan Farm,
Kidwelly, SA17 5HJ
01267 267306
www.tanylanfarmholidays.co.uk
Listed Self-Catering
Llangennech,
Llanelli, SA14 8AX
01554 820420
www.llwynifan-farm.co.uk
Self- Catering & Touring & Camping Park
Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park

Capel Sion
Heol Llansaint,
Kidwelly, SA17 5JD
01267 267955
info@chapelapartmentswales.co.uk
www.chapelapartmentswales.co.uk
Self-Catering
Garnffrwd
Mynyddcerrig,
Llanelli, SA15 5BB
01269 870539
garnffrwd@btinternet.com
www.garnffrwdflyfishing.co.uk
& Self-Catering
Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park,

Port Way,
Kidwelly, SA17 5HQ
08433 092591
www.park-resorts.com
Holiday Park
Fferm Glanyrynys Farm
Parc y Llong,
Kidwelly, SA17 4RN
08454 174082
Porthyrhyd,
Carmarthen, SA32 8PX
01267 275226
Glanyrynysfarm@btconnect.com
www.glanyrynys-farm.co.uk
& Self-Catering
2,3,4 Parc y Llong
Farmhouse
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Left: The Bluebell Hotel
Llynfi valley
Middle: Coes Y Mwstwr Hotel

Right: Miners Cottage
Below: Heritage Park Hotel
Col-Mar Guest House

2 Bethania Street,
Maesteg,
Bridgend, CF34 9DJ
01656 735140
marlene@colmarguesthouse.plus.com
www.colmarguesthouse.plus.com
Guest House
Hafod Grange
Above: Cwm Tawel Yurts

Below: Castle Hotel
Vale of Neath
Castle Hotel
The Parade,
Neath, SA11 1RB
01639 641119
info@castlehotelneath.co.uk
www.castlehotelneath.co.uk
Hotel
The Bluebell Hotel

The Parade,
Neath, SA11 1RA
01639 644000
info@thebluebellneath.co.uk
www.thebluebellneath.co.uk
Hotel
Cwmbach Lodge
Cwmbach Road,
Cadoxton,
Neath, SA10 8AH
01639 639825
l.morgan5@btinternet.com
www.cwmbachcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Meadow View
18 Glan Gwrelych,
Glynneath,
SA11 5LN
01639 720767
holidaysinthecountry@hotmail.co.uk
www.holidaysinthecountry.co.uk
Self-Catering
The Grange,
Goytre,
Port Talbot, SA13 2YR
01639 888705
enquiries@hafodgrange.com
www.hafodgrange.com
Colliers Cottage
2 Yeo Street,
Resolven,
Neath, SA11 4HS
01639 711208
collierscottageneath@aol.co.uk
collierscottageneath.wix.com
/collierscottageneath
Self-Catering
Neath Valley View

Aberdulais,
Neath, SA10 8HL
01639 633150
enquiries@neathvalleyview.com
www.neathvalleyview.com
Self-Catering
Guest House
Cwm Tawel Yurts

Cwmcedfyw Farm,
Llangynwyd,
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0EB
01656 730179
cwmtawel@gmail.com
www.cwmtawel.org.uk
www.tygwyneth.co.uk
Approved Alternative Accommodation
Ty Tanglwyst Farm Cottages

Ty Tanglwyst Farm,
Pyle,
Bridgend, CF33 4SA
01656 745635
info@tytanglwystholidaycottages.co.uk
www.tytanglwystholidaycottages.co.uk
&
Self-Catering
Yr Hen Stabl
Abergwrelych House,
Pontwalby,
Glynneath, SA11 5LN
01639 720035
magandmerf@gmail.com
www.cottagessouthwales.com
Self-Catering
Clyngwyn Bunkhouse
Ystradfellte Road, Pontneddfechan, SA11 5US
01639 722930
enquiries@bunkhouse-south-wales.co.uk
www.bunkhouse-south-wales.co.uk
Bunkhouse
Ty Maen Cottage
Llangynwyd, Maesteg, CF34 0EH
01656 730171
www.ty-maen.co.uk
Self-Catering
Ogmore valley
Coed y Mwstwr Hotel
Coychurch, Bridgend, CF35 6AF
01656 860621
hotel@coed-y-mwstwr.com
www.coed-y-mwstwr.com
Country House Hotel
Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff

Sarn Park Services,
M4 Junction 36,
Bridgend, CF32 9RW
www.days-inn-bridgend-cardiff.co.uk
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Bridgend Central

The Derwen,
Bridgend, CF32 9ST
0871 5278146
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Court Colman Manor

Pen-y-Fai,
Bridgend, CF31 4NG
01656 720212
experience@court-colman-manor.com
www.court-colman-manor.com
Country House Hotel
Our Welsh Caravan & Camping

Hendre Ifan Goch Farm, Glynogwr, Blackmill,
Bridgend, CF35 6EN
01443 670194
www.ourwelsh.co.uk
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Rhondda valley
Hazelwood Guest House
Tondu Road,
Bridgend, CF31 4LJ
01656 647780
info@hazelwood-house.co.uk
www.hazelwood-house.co.uk
Heritage Park Hotel
Guest House
Coed Cae Road,

Trehafod,
Pontypridd, CF37 2NP
01443 687057
reservations@heritageparkhotel.co.uk
www.heritageparkhotel.co.uk
Heronston Barn Cottage

Heronston Lane,
Ewenny,
Bridgend, CF31 3AX
01656 655997
holiday@heronston.co.uk
www.heronston.co.uk
Self-Catering
Hotel
Henderwen Hotel
Hendrewen Road,
Blaencwm,
Treherbert, CF42 5DR
01443 771679
mail@hendrewenhotel.com
www.hendrewenhotel.com
Inn
Miners Cottage
Margam Row,
Kenfig Hill,
Bridgend, CF33 6DP
07971 950772
cottage@minerscottage.com
www.minerscottage.com
Self-Catering
Glynogwr Lodge
Ty Pen-twyn,
Glynogwr,
Blackmill,
Bridgend, CF35 6EL
01656 841008
glynogwr-self-catering-wales.co.uk
Self-Catering
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Rhymney valley
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Maesycwmmer,
Near Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7SN
01495 225590
reception@brynmeadows.co.uk
www.brynmeadows.co.uk
Hotel
The Wingfield Hotel
Valley Break
Wingfield Terrace,
Llanbradach, CF83 3NT
02920 889199
manager@wingfieldhotel.co.uk
www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk
72 Hanbury Street,
Glan y Nant,
Bargoed, NP12 3XP
07725 540049
jan@valleybreak.co.uk
www.valleybreak.co.uk
Inn
Self-Catering
Premier Inn Caerphilly North
Bryn Heulog
Corbetts Lane,
Caerphilly, CF83 3HX
0871 5278182
www.premierinn.com
11 Bedwellty Road,
Aberbargoed, CF81 9AE
01443 833084
www.visitcaerphilly.com
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Crossways

Crossways Business Park,
Pontypandy, Caerphilly, CF83 3NL
0871 5278184
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Travelodge Caerphilly
1 Beddau Way,
Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
0871 9846364
Budget Hotel
Ty Castell Guest House

48 St Martins Road,
Caerphilly, CF83 1EJ
02920 884112
tycastellguesthouse@yahoo.co.uk
www.tycastellguesthouse.co.uk
The Courtyard
Bryncenydd House,
Nantgarw Road,
Caerphilly, CF83 3FB
02920 866666
nigelwphillips@aol.com
Bed & Breakfast
The Coach House Guest House
2 Twyn Sych,
Rudry,
Caerphilly, CF83 3EF
02920 884772
enquiries@coachhouserudry.co.uk
www.coachhouserudry.com
Llwyn Iago Farm Guest House

Fochriw,
Nr Bargoed, CF81 9JR
01685 844085
www.llwyn-iago.com
mheadworth@sky.com
Bed & Breakfast
Gwern-Ty-Isaf Cottage
Guest Accommodation
Pentre Tai Farm B&B
Mill Road, Deri,

Bargoed, CF81 9HF
01443 820123
lidog166@aol.com
www.caerphillycottage.co.uk
Self Catering
Self-Catering
Rhiwderin,
Near Newport, NP10 8RQ
01633 893284
enquiries@pentretaifarm.co.uk
www.pentretaifarm.co.uk
Farmhouse
Guest House
Wern Ganol Guest House

Caerphilly Road,
Nelson, Caerphilly, CF46 6PS
01443 450413
mail@wernganol.co.uk
www.wernganol.co.uk
Guest House
Cottage Guest House

Mountain View,
Pwllypant, Caerphilly, CF83 3SA
02920 869160
cottageguesthouse@tiscali.co.uk
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Guest House
Top:
Bryn Meadows Golf,
Hotel & Spa
Middle left:
Blas Restaurant at
Middle right:
Gwern-Ty-Isaf Cottage
Bottom:
Wern Ganol Guest House
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Sirhowy valley
The Rock Inn
Tredegar Road,
Blackwood, NP12 1DD
01495 223441
info@therockblackwood.co.uk
www.therockblackwood.co.uk
Inn
swansea valley and mawr

Clockwise from Left:
Safe Haven Lodges
Safe Haven Lodges

Cwmshon Cottages
Cilhendre Fawr Cottages
The Rock
Ty Hafod Tudor,
Wattsville,
Caerphilly, NP11 7QQ
01495 271225
enquiries@safehavenlodges.co.uk
www.safehavenlodges.co.uk
&
Self-Catering
The Railway Tavern

Dukestown Road,
Tredegar, NP22 4QD
01495 725225
mhum2150@hotmail.com
www.ivymayrestaurantsandhotels.co.uk
Applied
The Cambrian
Castle Street,
Tredegar, NP22 3PS
01495 723319
info@cambriantredegar.co.uk
www.cambriantredegar.co.uk
Inn
Roseland B&B
Dukestown Road,
Dukestown, Tredegar, NP22 4RE
01495 722040
susy@roselandbnb.co.uk
www.roselandbnb.co.uk
Parc Bryn Bach Caravan Site

Countryside Centre,
Merthyr Road,
Tredegar, NP22 3AY
01495 355920
parcbrynbach@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
www.parcbrynbach.co.uk
Pen y Fan Caravan Park

Manmoel Road,
Near Oakdale,
Blackwood, NP12 OHY
01495 226636
caroline@penyfancaravanpark.co.uk
www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk
Holiday, Touring & Camping Park
Cwmshon Cottages
8 & 9 Old Road, Pontardawe,
Port Talbot, SA8 4PN
01792 865237
cwmshon@rickson.idps.co.uk
www.cwmshoncottages.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Self-Catering
Tan Yr Eglwys Holiday Cottages

Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot,
SA8 3JR
01792 863367
info@walescottagebreaks.co.uk
www.walescottagebreaks.co.uk
Valley View
Craigcefnparc,
Swansea, SA6 5TE
07793 073811
cartrefholidays@fsmail.net
www.cartrefholidays.co.uk
Self-Catering
Self-Catering
Gellifelgaws Farm
Tyllwyd Road, Bryncoch, Neath, SA10 7DX
01490 440970
walesholidaysdirect@live.co.uk
www.walesholidaysdirect.com
& Self-Catering
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages

Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3JQ
01792 864611
enquiries@walescottages.com
www.walescottages.com
Above:
Roseland B&B
& Self-Catering
Cilhendre Fawr Cottages

Wernddu Road, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Neath
Port Talbot, SA8 3HY
01792 862210
info@holiday-cottages-south-wales.co.uk
www.holiday-cottages-south-wales.co.uk
Self-Catering
Rose Cottage
40 Pen y Bryn, Cwmllynfell,
Neath Port Talbot, SA9 2FL
01686 628200
info@wales-holidays.co.uk
www.wales-holidays.co.uk
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Self-Catering
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Taff valley
Left:
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre.
Right:
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
Below:
Butchers Arms Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
Castle Hotel
Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8BG
01685 386868
castleinfo@castlehotelwales.com
www.castlehotelwales.com
Hotel
Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
0871 9846371
Budget Hotel
Llechwen Hall Hotel

Cilfynydd, Pontypridd, CF37 4HP
01443 742050
enquiries@llechwenhall.co.uk
www.llechwen.co.uk
Country House Hotel
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HY
01685 379111
enquiries@nant-ddu-lodge.co.uk
www.nant-ddu-lodge.co.uk
Country House Hotel
The Imperial Hotel

High Street, Pontmorlais,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH
01685 722555
info@imperialhotelmerthyrtydfil.co.uk
www.imperialhotelmerthyrtydfil.co.uk
Metro Hotel
Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil

Pentrebach,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4BD
0871 5878768
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Ceffyl Cottage
Cefn Farmyard, Cefn Lane,
Pontypridd, CF37 3AL
01443 400163
enquiry@ceffylcottage.co.uk
www.ceffylcottage.co.uk
Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UE
01685 723544
info@butchersarmspontsticill.co.uk
www.butchersarmspontsticill.co.uk
Self-Catering
Hostel
Central Guest House

Granary Cottages
Stow Hill,
Treforest,
Pontypridd, CF37 1RZ
07815 916581
help@centralguesthouse.co.uk
www.centralguesthouse.co.uk
Ystradgynwyn, Torpantau,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UT
01685 383358
sian@granary-cottages.co.uk
www.granary-cottages.co.uk
Guest House
Self-Catering
Llwyn Onn Guest House

Llwyn Onn,
Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HT
01685 384384
reception@llwynonn.co.uk
www.llwynonn.co.uk
Guest House
Pleasant Inn
Mount Pleasant Inn
Mount Pleasant,
Merthyr Vale, CF48 4TD
01443 693555
enquiries@themountpleasantinn.co.uk
www.themountpleasantinn.co.uk
Inn
Pleasant
Bwthyn Pen-Y-Fan
24 Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4RX
07505 370835
info@cottageholidaysinwales.com
www.cottageholidaysinwales.com
Self Catering
Coedowen Bunkhouse
Cwmtaf, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HY
01685 722628
info@breconbeaconsbunkhouse.co.uk
www.breconbeaconsbunkhouse.co.uk
Bunk House
Winch Fawr Lodge

C1 Winch Fawr, Heolgerrig,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1RD
01685 385071
nigel@winchfawrlodge.com
www.winchfawrlodge.co.uk
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The Butchers Arms
University of South Wales

Glamorgan Conference Centre,
University of South Wales,
Treforest, CF37 1DL
01443 482002
events@southwales.ac.uk
www.glamorganconferenceservices.co.uk
&
Campus
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre

Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UR
01685 721751
dolygaer@merthyr.gov.uk
www.dolygaer.co.uk
Group Accommodation
Gethin Lodge
1 Chapel Street,
Abercanaid,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1RX
07976 709703
gethinlodge@gmail.com
www.gethinlodge.com
Self-Catering
Rock UK Summit Centre

The Old Drift Mine,
Trelewis,
Treharris CF46 6RD
01443 710090
summit.centre@rockuk.org
www.adventures.rockuk.org/centres
/summit-centre
Activity Accommodation
Lakeside Lodge
Ty Taf Fechan,
Dolygaer,
01685 371176
tytaffechan@gmail.com
www.lakesidelodgebrecons.com
Self-Catering
Studios At Glenthorne
The Grove,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YR
01685 722205
claire@studiosatglenthorne.co.uk
www.studiosatglenthorne.co.uk
Self-Catering & Serviced Apartments
Penrhadw Farm
Pontsticill
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TU
01685 723485
info@penrhadwfarm.co.uk
www.penrhadwfarm.co.uk
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park

Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HS
01685 723740
grawen.touring@virgin.net
www.walescaravanandcamping.com
Ty Gronfa
Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UP
01685 371399
bookings@tygronfa.co.uk
www.tygronfa.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Ty Taf Fechan B&B

Dolygaer,
01685 371176
tytaffechan@gmail.com
www.tytaffechan.com
Bed & Breakfast
Fairmead Guest House

24 Gelligaer Road,
Trelewis,
Treharris, CF46 6DN
01443 411174
Bed & Breakfast
AA Self-Catering
Self-Catering
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Attractions listings
ACTIVITIES
Absolute Adventures Ltd
Afan Forest Safari
Amman Valley Riverside Cycle Path
All Terrain Services
Battlefields Live
BikePark Wales
Blaenafon Mountain Tours
Bowlplex
Bowlplex
BMX at Parc Bryn Bach
Bryn Oer Tramroad
Call of the Wild Ltd
Combatzone Live
County Cycles
Cwmcarn Mountain Bike Trails
Cwmdown Mountain Bike Uplift Service
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre
Dulais Valley Quads & Archery Centre
Dynamic Rock Indoor Climbing Centre
Eco Explore
Ebbw Fach Trail
Ecology Cymru
G-Force Karting
Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre & Ponds
Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure
Gwent Adventures
Liquidfriction Adventure
Mountain View Ranch
Outdoor Ed Venture
Paraventure Airsports
Parc Bryn Bach Activity Centre
Pontymoile Day Boat Hire
Pontypool Ski Centre
Ps Cycles
Quad Challenge
Rock UK
Sbri Cymru Ltd
South Wales 2000 Shooting Ground
Supertubing at Festival Park
Surfschool Wales
Swiss Valley Cycle Route
Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
Team Force Paintball
Top Gun Paintball
Twin Dragons Archery Range
Twrch Trwyth Walking Trail
Vale of Neath Gliding Club
Wales Activity Breaks
Wet and Wild Adventures
Upper Swansea Valleys

Port Talbot
Amman Valley
Pontardawe
Rudry, Caerphilly
Merthyr Tydfil
Blaenavon
Cwmbran
Nantgarw
Tredegar
Tredegar
Neath
Trecynon
Cross Hands
Cwmcarn
Cwmcarn
Aberdare
Merthyr Tydfil
Neath
Clydach
Machen
Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly
Pontypool
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Pontypool
Port Talbot
Caerphilly
Pen y Cae
Blaenavon
Tredegar
Pontypool
Pontypool
Abercarn
Ammanford
Merthyr Tydfil
Swansea
Blackwood
Ebbw Vale
Port Talbot
Llanelli
Pontypridd
Llangyfelach
Neath
Pontypool
Amman Valley
Glynneath
Pontypridd
Pentre
www.absoluteadventure.co.uk
www.afanforestsafari.co.uk
www.allterrainservices.co.uk
www.battlefieldlivecaerphilly.co.uk
www.bikeparkwales.com
www.chunkofwales.co.uk
www.bowlplex.co.uk
www.bowlplex.co.uk
www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/leisure/8041.asp
www.callofthewild.co.uk
www.combatzonelive.co.uk
www.county-cycles.com
www.cwmdown.co.uk
www.visitmerthyr.co.uk
www.dulaisvalley-quads.co.uk
www.dynamicrock.co.uk
www.eco-explore.co.uk
www.ebbwfachtrail.org.uk
www.ecologycymru.co.uk
www.g-forcekarting.co.uk
www.afanforestpark.co.uk
www.goape.co.uk
www.gwent-adventures.co.uk
www.liquidfriction.com
www.mountainviewranch.co.uk
www.crook58.freeserve.co.uk
www.paraventure.co.uk
www.pontymoilemarina.co.uk
www.torfaen.gov.uk
www.pscycles.co.uk
www.quadchallenge.co.uk
www.rockuk.org
www.sbricymru.com
www.southwales2000.com
www.supertubing.co.uk
www.surfschoolwales.co.uk
www.adventurewales.co.uk
www.teamforceuk.com
www.topgun-paintball.co.uk
www.twindragonarchery.co.uk
www.garethtucker.co.uk/vngc
www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk
www.wetwild.co.uk
01639 730518
07758 466114
01267 231557
01792 862669
07970 320811
07730 382501
01495 793123
01633 867744
01443 844944
01495 355920
01495 355937
01639 700388
01685 874672
01269 845656
01495 272001
07887 693108
01685 874672
01685 721751
07854 864724
01792 845655
07749 548457
01495 355937
07530 627034
01495 785777
01639 850564
0843 2497355
01291 673002
01639 890962
02920 886666
01639 849378
01495 790961
01495 355920
07981 846184
01495 756955
01495 246555
01269 592734
01443 710090
01792 824119
01495 201182
01495 304035
01267 231557
02920 831658
01792 772311
01639 700487
01495 763917
01267 231557
01685 811023
02920 831658
HORSE RIDING CENTRES

Amman Valley Trotting Club
Cimla Trekking & Equestrian Centre
Dinefwr Riding Centre
E K M Equestrian
Greenmeadow Riding Centre
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Amman Valley
www.ammanvalleytrotting.co.uk
Cimla Neath
www.cimlariding.co.uk
Ammanford
www.dinefwrridingcentre.co.uk
Bridgend
Aberdare
www.greenmeadow-ridingcentre.co.uk
07909 698309
01639 644944
01269 850042
01656 743950
01685 874961
Rockwood Riding Centre

Sunny Bank Equestrian Centre
Talygarn Equestrian Centre
Tickens Trekking Centre
Tir Twyn Farm Yard
Ty Draw Riding Stables
Waun Fawr Farm Riding School
Nantgarw
Rudry
www.sunnybankec.com
Pontyclun
www.talygarnec.co.uk
Cwmbran
Ystrad Mynach
Blaencwm
www.tydrawfarm.com
Pontardawe
02920 866281
07767 374079
01443 225107
07722 547084
01443 812612
01443 778028
01792 830273
Ammanford
Trehafod
Ebbw Vale
Cwmllynfell
Blackwood
Ammanford
Brynaman
Merthyr Tydfil
Cwmbran
Cross Hands
Cwmaman
Aberdare
Ebbw Vale
Pentre
Llanhilleth
Cwmbran
Llantrisant
Brynmawr
Pontypridd
Merthyr Tydfil
Treorchy
Llanelli
Pontardawe
Merthyr Tydfil
Nantgarw
Tredegar
Aberdare
Porth
Pontypridd
Abertillery
Cwmbran
Caerphilly
08452 263510
01443 682036
01495 355800
01639 830920
01495 227206
01267 228696
01269 823232
01685 722176
01633 868239
01269 844441
01685 876003
01685 886729
01495 708022
01443 422266
01495 354674
01633 483321
01443 238884
01495 310576
01443 485934
01685 726007
08000 147111
01554 772029
01792 863722
ARTS AND CRAFTS

Ammanford Miners Theatre
Art Gallery - Rhondda Heritage Park
Beaufort Theatre and Ballroom
Black Mountain Gallery
Blackwood Miners Institute
Bro Aman Museum
Brynaman Public Hall Cinema
Canolfan Soar
Congress Theatre
Crosshands Cinema
Cwmaman Institute
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery
Ebbw Vale Institute
Lemon Blues Gallery
Llanhilleth Miners Institute
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
Llantrisant Gallery
Market Hall Cinema
Muni Arts Centre
Myfanwy Theatre
Park and Dare Theatres
Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery
REDHOUSE
Showcase Cinema
Tredegar Little Theatre
The Coliseum Theatre
The Factory
The Grogg Shop & Museum
The Met
Vue Cinema
Y Galeri
www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk
www.blaenaugwentvenues.com
www.blackmountaingallery.com
www.blackwoodminersinstitute.co.uk
www.bp-hall.co.uk
www.theatrsoar.com
www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk
www.crosshands-cinema.co.uk
www.cwmamantheatre.co.uk
www.cvmg.co.uk
www.ebbwvaleinstitute.org
www.lemonblues.co.uk
www.llanhillethinstitute.com
www.lgac.org.uk
www.llantrisantgallery.com
ww.markethallcinema.co.uk
www.muni.rct-arts.org
www.merthyr.ac.uk/myfanwy
www.parkdare.rct-arts.org
www.parchoward.org.uk
www.redhousecymru.com
www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
www.tredegar.co.uk/littletheatre
www.coliseum.rct-arts.org
www.factoryporth.com
www.groggs.co.uk
www.the-met.co.uk
www.myvue.com
www.ygaleri.co.uk
0871 2201000
01495 724979
08000 147111
01443 687080
01443 405001
01495 322510
08712 240240
02920 861433
GOLF CLUBS
Aberdare Golf Club
Bargoed Golf Club
Blackwood Golf Club
Caerphilly Golf Club
Corus Golf Club
Earlswood Golf Club
Garnant Golf Club
Glyn Abbey Golf Club
Glynhir Golf Club
Greenmeadow Golf & Country Club
Lakeside Golf Club
Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club
Llanyrafon Golf Course
Maesteg Golf Club
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) Golf Club
Aberdare
www.aberdaregolfclub.co.uk
Bargoed
www.bargoedgolfclub.co.uk
Blackwood
www.blackwoodgolf.co.uk
Blackwood
www.brynmeadows.co.uk
Caerphilly
www.caerphillygolfclub.com
Port Talbot
Neath
Ammanford
www.garnantgolfclub.co.uk
Trimsaran
www.glynabbey.co.uk
Ammanford
www.glynhirgolfclub.co.uk
Cwmbran
www.greenmeadowgolf.com
Port Talbot
Llantrisant
www.llantrisantgolfclub.com
Cwmbran
Maesteg
www.maesteg-golf.co.uk
Merthyr Tydfil
01685 871188
01443 830143
01495 223152
01495 225590
02920 863441
01639 871111
01792 812198
01269 823365
01554 810278
01269 851365
01633 869321
01639 899959
01443 224601
01633 874636
01656 734106
01685 723308
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Morlais Castle Golf

Mountain Ash Golf Club
Neath Golf Club
Oakdale Golf Course
Parc Bryn Bach Golf Course
Pontardawe Golf Club
Pontnewydd Golf Club
Pontypool Golf Club
Pontypridd Golf Club
Rhondda Golf Club
Ridgeway Golf Club
Tredegar & Rhymney Golf Club
Tycroes Golf Centre
Virginia Park Golf Club & Driving Range
West Monmouthshire Golf Club
Whitehall Golf Club
Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club
Merthyr Tydfil
www.morlaiscastlegolf.co.uk
Mountain Ash
www.mountainashgc.co.uk
Neath
www.neathgolfclub.co.uk
Oakdale
Tredegar
Pontardawe
www.pontardawegolfclub.co.uk
Cwmbran
www.pontnewyddgolf.co.uk
Pontypool
www.pontypoolgolf.co.uk
Pontypridd
www.pontypriddgolfclub.co.uk
Pontygwaith
www.rhonddagolf.co.uk
Caerphilly
Rhymney
www.tandrgc.co.uk
Ammanford
www.tycroesgolfcentre.weebly.com
Caerphilly
www.virginiaparkgolfclub.co.uk
Brynmawr
www.westmongolfclub.co.uk
Treharris
www.whitehallgolfclub1922.co.uk
Pontypool
www.woodlake.co.uk
01685 722822
01443 479459
01639 643615
01495 220044
01495 355920
01792 863118
01633 482170
01495 763655
01443 409904
01443441384
02920 882255
01685 840743
01269 596555
02920 863919
01495 310233
01443 740245
01291 673933
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Bedwellty House and Park
Tredegar
www.bedwelltyhouseandpark.co.uk
01495353370
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Blaenavon
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit
02920 573650
Blaenafon Cheddar Company
Blaenavon
www.chunkofcheese.co.uk
01495 793123
Blaenavon Heritage Railway
Blaenavon
www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk
01495 792263
Brecon Mountain Railway
Merthyr Tydfil
www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk
01685 722988
Cwmbran Boating Lake
Cwmbran
www.visittorfaen.co.uk
01495 742333
Canolfan Cyfarthfa and Splashpad
Merthyr Tydfil
www.cyfarthfa.com
01685 727371
Festival Park
Ebbw Vale
www.festivalshopping.co.uk
01495 350010
Ffos Las Racecourse
Trimsaran
www.ffoslasracecourse.com
01554 811092
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Merthyr Tydfil
www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
01685 722481
/out-and-about
Greenmeadow Community Farm
Cwmbran
www.greenmeadowcommunityfarm.org.uk 01633 647662
Llantarnam Abbey
Cwmbran
01633 867317
Maesteg Town Hall
Maesteg
www.maestegtownhall.com
01656 733269
Margam Abbey Stones Museum
Port Talbot
www.visitnpt.co.uk
01443 336000
Margam Country Park
Port Talbot
01639 881635
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park
Upper Gwendraeth Valley www.discovercarmarthenshire.com
01269 843911
Penderyn Whiskey Visitor Centre
Hirwaun
www.welsh-whisky.co.uk
01685 810651
Swansea
01792 863722
Princess Royal Theatre
Port Talbot
www.nptartsandents.co.uk/en/princessroyal 01639 763214
Rhymney Brewery Visitor Centre
Blaenavon
www.rhymneybreweryltd.com
01685 722253
Roundhouse Towers
Nantyglo
www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
01495 355937
Shell Grotto
Pontypool
01495 766754
St. Elvans Church
Aberdare
www.stelvansbells.weebly.com
01685 881335
St. James Pond
Tredegar
01495 355937
St. John the Baptist Church
Aberdare
www.tourism.rctcbc.gov.uk
01685 879999
The Black Mountain Centre
Brynaman
www.brynaman.org.uk
01269 823400
The Pit Pony Sanctuary
Pontypridd
www.pitponies.co.uk
01443 480327
Thomas Dadford Canal Trip Boat
Neath
www.neath-tennant-canals.org.uk
Wiggleys Fun Farm
Bridgend
www.wiggleysfunfarm.co.uk
01656 743246
HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
Aber Valley Heritage Museum
Aberbeeg Packhorse Bridge
Aberdare Heritage Trail
Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall
Abertillery & District Museum
Aneurin Bevan Trail
Bedwellty House & Park
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Senghenydd
Aberbeeg
Aberdare
Neath
Abertillery
Tredegar
Tredegar
www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage 02920 830445

01495 355937
www.heritagetrailsrct.co.uk
01443 424052
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01639 636674
www.abertilleryanddistrictmuseum.org.uk 01495 211140
01495 355937
www.bedwelltyhouseandpark.co.uk
01495 353370
Big Pit: National Coal Museum

Blaenafon Community Heritage & Cordell Museum
Blaenavon Ironworks
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Blaengarw Workmens Hall
Blaina Heritage Action Group Museum
Brecon Mountain Railway
Brynmawr Museum
Butetown Heritage Trail
Caerphilly Castle
Carreg Cennan Castle
Cefn Coed Viaduct
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Cefn Cribwr Ironworks
Cefn Golau Cholera Cemetery
Chartists Cave
Chartist Exhibition and Information Centre
Clydach Ironworks
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Park
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery
Ebbw Vale Works Archival Trust
Folly Tower
Garw Valley Railway Company Ltd
Gelligaer Roman Fort
Groeswen Chapel
Guardian
Gwent Archives
Joseph Parrys Ironworkers Cottage
Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Industrial Museum
Lady of Penrhys
Llantrisant Heritage Trail
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Llanwonno Church
Llanyrafon Manor

Llanyrafon Mill
Miners Family Statue
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Nantgarw China Works Museum
Nye Bevan Memorial Stones
Pontypool Museum
Pontypridd Heritage Trail
Pontypridd Museum
Rocking Stones
Ruperra Castle (Preservation Trust)
Senghenydd Memorial Garden
Sirhowy Ironworks
South Wales Miners Museum
St. Illtyds Church
St. Illtyds Church
St. Peters Church
Taffs Well Thermal Spring
The Old Bridge
The General Offices
Tredegar Town Clock
Tredegar Museum
Trefil Rail Road
Blaenavon
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit
02920 573650
Blaenavon
01495 790991
Blaenavon
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
01495 792615
Blaenavon
01495 742333
Blaengarw, Bridgend
01656 871911
Blaina
www.blaina.moonfruit.com
01495 292025
Merthyr Tydfil
www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk
01685 722988
Brynmawr
www.brynmawrmuseum.co.uk
01495 313900
Butetown, Rhymney
www.butetownhistory.info
Caerphilly
02920 883143
Llandeilo
01558 822291
Merthyr Tydfil
01685 727474
Neath
www.visitnpt.co.uk
01639 750556
Bridgend
www.bridgendbites.co.uk
01656 725155
Tredegar
01495 355937
Tredegar
01495 355937
Blaina
www.chartistvisitorcentre.org.uk
01495 292817
Brynmawr
www.breconbeacons.org
Merthyr Tydfil
01685 727371
Aberdare
www.cvmg.co.uk
01685 886729
Ebbw Vale
www.evwat.co.uk
01495 350941
Pontypool
01495 766754
Sarn, Bridgend
www.garw-railway.co.uk
Gelligaer
www.romangelligaer.org
Caerphilly
02920 882245
Abertillery
01495 211732
Ebbw Vale
www.gwentarchives.gov.uk
01495 353363
Merthyr Tydfil
01685 727371
Kidwelly
01554 890104
Kidwelly
www.kidwellyindustrialmuseum.co.uk
01554 891078
Penrhys
www.visitrct.co.uk
Llantrisant
01443 424052
Nelson
www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
01443 412248
Llanwonno
www.visitrct.co.uk
Cwmbran

www.llanyrafonmanor.org
01633 648562
Cwmbran
01633 482780
Llwynypia
01443 490249
Pontypool
www.mbact.org.uk
01633 892167
Nantgarw
www.nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk 01443 841703
Tredegar
01495 355937
Pontypool
www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk
01495 752036
Pontypridd
01443 424052
Pontypridd
01443 490748
Pontypridd
01433 682036
Pontypridd
www.visitrct.co.uk
Machen
www.ruperratrust.co.uk
Caerphilly
www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage 02920 830445
Tredegar
01495 355937
Port Talbot
www.swmm.co.uk
01639 851833
Abertillery
www.illtyd.co.uk
01495 355972
Llanharan
www.llanharryparishchurch.org.uk
Pontardawe
01792 862003
Taffs Well
www.rctcbc.gov.uk
01443 400563
Pontypridd
www.pontytown.co.uk
01443 490748
Ebbw Vale
01495 356055
Tredegar
www.tredegartowncouncil.co.uk
01495 722352
Tredegar
01495 357869
Tredegar
01495 355937
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Trevithicks Tunnel
Ty Ebbw Fach
Ty Mawr Mansion & Roundhouse Towers
Winding House
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Ynysfach Engine House
Merthyr Tydfil
Abertilllery
Nantyglo
New Tredegar
www.windinghouse.co.uk
Pontypridd
Merthyr Tydfil
01685 727474
01495 211732
01495 355972
01443 822666
01443 404699
01685 727474
Aberbargoed
Aberdare
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Ammanford
Pontypridd
Ebbw Vale
Bridgend
Llandybie
Clydach Vale
Pen y Cae
Cwmcarn
Blaina
Abertillery
Merthyr Tydfil
Aberdare
Ebbw Vale
Blaenavon
Gelli Aur
Port Talbot
Kidwelly
Cross Hands
Port Talbot
Tumble
Tredegar
Bargoed
Bargoed
Ebbw Vale / Brynmawr
Ystrad Mynach
Tondu, Bridgend
Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil
Blackwood
Pontypool
Clydach
Ebbw Vale
Nr Crosskeys
Tredegar
Pontypridd
Brynaman
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside
www.rctcbc.gov.uk
www.afanforestsafari.co.uk
www.afanforestpark.co.uk
www.visitrct.co.uk
www.beauforthillwoodlands.org.uk
www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk
www.cwmclydach.org
www.breconbeacons.org
www.cyfarthfa.com
www.visitnpt.co.uk
www.parcnantywaun.org.uk
www.welshwildlife.org
www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/ptb
www.rspb.org.uk
www.gwentwildlife.com
www.visitrct.co.uk
01443 834317
01443 400563
07758 466114
01639 850564
01267 231557
www.wotga.com
www.eco-explore.co.uk
www.ecologycymru.co.uk
www.griffinguiding-wales.co.uk
www.realvalleytours.org.uk
www.mwguiding.co.uk
www.martinswalks.co.uk
www.roamwales.com
02920 401430
07749 548457
07530 627034
07974 678405
COUNTRY PARKS
Aberbargoed Grasslands National
Nature Reserve Education Centre
Aberdare Park
Afan Forest Safari
Afan Forest Park & Visitor Centre
Allt Nant Y Ci Recreational Park
Barry Sidings Country Park
Beaufort Hill Woodlands
Bryngarw Country Park
Carmel Woods Nature Reserve
Clydach Vale Countryside Park
Craig-y-nos Country Park
Cwmcarn Forest
Cwmcelyn Pond
Cwmtillery Lakes
Cyfarthfa Park
Festival Park
Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve
Gelli Aur Country Park
Gnoll Estate Country Park
Kidwelly Quay & Glan Yr Afon Nature Reserve
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
Margam Country Park
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park
Parc Bryn Bach
Parc Coetir Bargoed
Parc Cwm Darran
Parc Nant y Waun
Parc Penallta
Parc Slip Nature Park
Parc Taf Bargoed
Pen y Fan Pond & Country Park
Pontypool Park
RSPB Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve
Silent Valley Nature Reserve
Sirhowy Country Park
St James Reservior
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Ynys Dawela Nature Reserve
01656 729009
01267 231557
01443 442705
01639 730395
01495 272001
07773 524418
01495 320504
01685 727371
01685 874672
01495 305353
01495 742333
01558 668885
01639 635808
01267 231557
01269 832229
01639 881635
01269 843911
01495 355920
01443 875557
01443 875557
Top:
Bryngarw House and Country Park
Left:
Penderyn Whisky
Right
Neath Canal
Below:
Llanyrafon Manor
01443 816853
01656 724100
01685 724952
01495 270991
01495 766754
02920 353000
01495 270991
01495 355937
01443 404699
01267 231557
GUIDES
Green and Blue Badge Guides
Eco Explore Walking Tours
Machen
Ecology Cymru
Caerphilly
Griffin Guiding
Heads of the Valleys Tour Guide Network
M W Guiding Services
Treharris
Martins Walks
Roam Wales
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01443 453494
01685 811949
01443 209203
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How to find us
By Coach and bus
Traveline Cymru
Traveline Cymru provides an all Wales
information service.
T: +44 (0) 871 2002233
www.traveline-cymru.info
National Express
National Express provides coach services to Newport,
Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd with
good onward connections to The Valleys.
T: +44 (0) 8717 818180
www.nationalexpress.com
By Car
The M4, M5 and M50 provide easy access
to The Valleys from the South East, the Home
Counties, the Midlands and the South West.
By Train
Hourly services from major cities to Cardiff with
good regional railway connections to The Valleys.
National Rail Enquiries
T: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Eurotunnel
T: +44 (0) 870 535 3535
www.eurotunnel.com
By Sea
Services operating across the Irish Sea:
Fastnet Line (Cork to Swansea)
T: +44 (0) 844 576 8831
www.fastnetline.com
Stena Line (Rosslare to Fishguard)
T: +44 (0) 8447 70 70 70
www.stenaline.co.uk
Irish Ferries (Rosslare to Pembroke)
T: +44 (0) 818 300 400
www.irishferries.co.uk
By Air
Cardiff Airport, Bristol Airport and Birmingham
Airport handle flights into the region from the UK,
Europe and USA. For flight information:
Cardiff Airport
T:+44 (0) 8712 820661
www.tbicardiffairport.com
Bristol Airport
T: +44 (0) 871 334 4344
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Birmingham Airport
T: +44 (0) 870 733 5511
www.birminghamairport.co.uk
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Tourist Information Centres
If youd like some help in planning your trip or

for information on the local area, contact one of
the Tourist Information Centres below, where the
friendly and knowledgable staff will be pleased
to help you.
Aberdulais Falls
Llanelli
Aberdulais Falls National Trust

Property,
Aberdulais,
Neath, SA10 8EU
T: +44 (0) 1639 636 674
E: aberdulaistic@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.visitnpt.co.uk
Millennium Coastal Park Discovery

Centre, Millennium Coastal Park, North
Dock, Llanelli, SA15 2LF
T: +44 (0) 1554 777 744
E: discoverycentre@
carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Blaenavon World Heritage

Centre and TIC
Merthyr Tydfil
Church Road,
Blaenavon, NP4 9AE
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
T: +44 (0) 1495 742 333
E: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk
14a Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil,

CF47 8AU
T: +44 (0) 1685 727 474
E: tic@merthyr.gov.uk
Pontypridd
Visit Caerphilly
Twyn Square,
Caerphilly, CF83 1JL
T: +44 (0) 29 2088 0011
E: visitcaerphilly@caerphilly.gov.uk
Museum and Tourist Information Centre,

Bridge Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4PE
T: +44 (0) 1443 490748
E: enquiries@pontypriddmuseum.org.uk
Visit Swansea Bay

Carmarthen
Castle House,
Adj to County Hall,
Carmarthen, SA31 1JP
T: +44 (0) 1267 231 557
E: carmarthentic@
carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Plymouth Street, Swansea, SA1 3QG

T: +44 (0) 1792 468 321
E: tourism@swansea.gov.uk
www.visitswanseabay.com
Tredegar
Parc Bryn Bach Countryside Centre,
Merthyr Road, Tredegar, NP22 3AY
T: +44 (0) 1495 711 816
E: parcbrynbach@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
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Weve got singletrack, downhill and

cross country, great scenery, cafes and
accommodation weve got bike shops,
trail maps and hwyl (fun the Welsh way).
Youve got the chance to be part of it all,
so come and join the revolution!
Check out our website for all the
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everything you need to know about
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The Valleys

The Big Cheese,

In 2013 ten artists were commissioned

walking across the hillsides, or cycling

04 How green are our

Explore the past.

18 Take your pick...

12 People & heroes

20 Making the grade

14 Get out Get dirty!

With so much to explore make this

How green are our Valleys? VERY!

This is spectacular countryside. Buzzards wheeling

The Valleys Walking Festival

the slowly changing autumnal colours

Tenth Valleys Walking Festival

I cannot call to mind a single valley that

Get on your bike

Taff Tales is an audio-treasure hunt

Listen with all your senses and discover the

Taff Tales will launch on Easter weekend

Explore The Valleys the people-powered way! Check out

We walked across some very beautiful landscape

This route links Brynmawr, Nantyglo, Abertillery and Six Bells

Green Flag Country Parks

Explore on horse back

With acres of common land and miles

There is also a new safe riding path linking

For a full list take a look at www.greenflagaward.org

Coming soon: Taff Tales

The 14 mile route meanders through

You might associate The Valleys with industry

The Valleys have a rich heritage

There are churches that date back as for as 13th century

Kidwelly is on a par with the other great castles of Wales

World Heritage Site, Blaenavon

tramways and canals that took

Carreg Cennan clings to a sheer cliff-face on all sides

The best known of our castles is probably Caerphilly

The production of metals pre dates the coal

Much of The Valleys was agricultural and so there are imposing

Across The Valleys there are imposing houses and

Brynmawr great collection of

Reminders of past disasters

Both of these imposing memorials also

Winding House, New Tredegar

People & heroes

Valley heroes and heroines

Remembering The Great War

Our mineral wealth spurred on entrepreneurs and engineers who

Across The Valleys communities will be telling their own stories

A champion of The Valleys heritage

You can find out more at Blaenafon

Campaigning for the vote

as soon as I set off any lingering concerns

Rough Guides writer Shafik Meghji

The hills The valleys The rivers The cliffs

Written on his visit to BikePark Wales

try canyoning in the rivers and waterfalls

Families South East Magazine

Afan Valley has undergone a transformation

Coming soon REDHOUSE

Just a few of the events planned for 2014

04 How green are our

12 People & heroes