Walking in the South Wales Valleys
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If you like walking then the South Wales Valleys are definitely for you.
There are so many wonderful walks and trails to discover around each bend and over each hill. The network of canals and railways that powered the Industrial Revolution have been transformed into footpaths and trails that tell an incredibly powerful story and the sights and scenery will leave you speechless.
Many trails tell the stories of the powerful families that owned the works and the mines. Trails like the Homfrays of Tredegar who owned Bedwellty House, The Baileys of Nantyglo. The Iron Mountain Trail is a circular route taking in all of the unique aspects of Blaenavon's Industrial Landscape. The UK's biggest earth sculpture can be seen if you take the route from Penallta to Eglwysilan.
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A firmly established event in the calendar is The Valleys Walking Festival. There is plenty on offer to tempt walkers of all abilities - from walks for the serious enthusiast looking to stretch themselves whilst basking in the breathtaking beauty of The Valleys scenery to shorter walks suitable for the less experienced and for all the family.
This is your opportunity to see just how spectacular The valleys of today are. These days you won't see a coal mine (unless it happens to be one of out tourism attractions!) but you will see a unique roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales dotted with friendly towns and villages.
Keep up to date via the Wales Valleys Walking Festival Facebook Group as 2010 promises to be bigger and better! The festival - just like The Valleys - offers a mix of breathtaking beauty and fascinating heritage, introduced to you by experienced walk leaders who love to talk about the region.
There are trails to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Often the trails are coded to tell you which will suit you best. But whichever trails you choose you can be sure you are going to have an adventure you will never want to forget. Happy walking!
Click to see a list of all our Walks in the Welsh Valleys
Themed Walks
Here are a list of walks you might like to look at, some for all types of walkers, from an easy stroll on a warm day to a long trek over rolling vales - and back again!:
Festival of Walks
The Festival of Walks is a variety of walks led by experienced guides. Enjoy beautiful countryside while learning about The Valleys industrial past.
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