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Sights, Camera, Action

Sights Camera Action competition captures the Heart and Soul of Wales

Digital photographs depict 'people, places and wildlife’ on the National Cycle Network in The Valleys. 

Whether on bike or foot the South Wales Valleys offers a fantastic network of traffic-free paths that provide variety, fun and adventure for you, your friends and family to enjoy.

Soak up the panoramic views of the mountains, discover the exciting diversity of wildlife, absorb the majestic green parks, whilst you burn calories and collect plenty of fresh air miles.

The competition…

This year marks the 15th year anniversary of the National Cycle Network. As part of the celebrations, Sustrans, the charity behind the network, along with The Valleys Heart and Soul campaign invited people to take part in this photography competition to capture their best moments on the Network in the South Wales Valleys on camera or film to take part.

Click here to download information on walking and cycling paths in The Valleys. Click here to download a map of the National Cycle Network Valleys.  

The prizes…

Some fabulous prizes on offer included:

1. Saddle Skeddadle cycling holiday for 2 (Terms and conditions apply)
2. £200 worth of vouchers for Dare Valley Cycles in Aberdare and The Bicycle Doctor in Pontypridd
3. A four night stay for up to 10 people at the Windways Neuadd Afan 4* Luxury Self Catering Lodge (Terms & conditions apply*)
4. An insight into the world of directing: Day on set with Director Ryan Andrews Genre Director, shooting one of his upcoming projects: a music video, a TV commercial or future film Elfie Hoplkins and the Gammons staring Jamie Winstone. 
5. 20” by 30” framed canvas wrap wall print of a photo of your choice, worth £150 from Colour Labs in Caerphilly
6. Portrait studio session from Derek G Lewis

Shortlisted photographs were showcased at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale. Visitors to the Maes were asked to vote on their favourite and votes were also taken from Facebook and Twitter. The votes are currently being counted and the six winning photographs will be announced soon. The best entries will be used by Sustrans to promote the National Cycle Network.

Please click here here to read our Terms & Conditions of the competition

About Sustrans...

Sustrans is the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, working on practical projects so people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Our thousands of supporters have enabled us to change this great world of ours one mile at a time. You can too. Join the movement today at www.sustrans.org.uk