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Areas to Visit in the South Wales Valleys

Llantrisant We’d like to take you on a trip around the towns and villages of the Valleys. There’s a lot of ground to cover, from hamlets tucked away on hillsides to large urban settlements, major shopping centres to towns strung out along narrow valley floors that seem to have no beginning and no end. Although not as highly populated as they were during their industrial heyday, the Valleys are still made up of busy, bustling communities. You’ll be surprised by what’s going on here amongst local communities that are modern and thriving while retaining the best of traditional values.

From the splendour of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil to the landscape of the Rhondda and Cynon Valleys.

Afan Valley
The narrow sided Afan Valley is one of the most beautiful in South Wales. Home to world class mountain biking.
Afon Lwyd Valley
Afon Llwyd in the East is home to the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Big Pit.
Aman Valley
The Aman in the West home of splendid landscapes, and the only Pony Trotting Centre in Wales.
Cynon Valley
The Cynon Valley home to rich heritage, Aberdare town and Wales' only Whisky Distillery - Penderyn.
Ebbw Valleys
The Ebbw Valleys have many walks, lakes and ponds. Also the Works the biggest regeneration site in the UK, will house the new Valleys Genealogy centre.
Garw, Ogmore and Llynfi Valley
The Bridgend Valleys have splendid landscapes, walking and myths.
Gwendraeth Valley
Where the Valleys meet the sea overshadowed by the magnificent Kidwelly Castle and home to Ffos Las Racecourse.
Rhymney Valley
The Rhymney Valley captures Caerphilly Castle the biggest Castle in Wales as well as Llancaich Fawr the 'must do' haunted house.
Sirhowy Valley
Sirhowy takes in Tredegar with its famous clock and political history and many miles of stunning countryside
Swansea Valleys
The Swansea Valleys from the romance of Craig y Nos to the nickel of Clydach
Taff Valley
The Taff dominated by Merthyr, once the Iron Capital of the World. The magnificent Cyfarthfa Castle is a must.
The Vale of Neath and Dulais Valley
The Vale of Neath and Dulais Valley are home to a stunning collection of waterfalls.