wisdom and walks
in the valleys of South Wales
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Welcome to the Valleys of South Wales Take a break and discover the Wisdom of the Valleys
Welsh Genealogy – Welsh Roots and Family Ties
Where to stay in South Wales – Quality Accommodation All this is complemented by a variety of good quality places serving fine food and drink plus a wide range of excellent accommodation, all inspected and graded to ensure you book in with confidence. Visit the accommodation section now for places to stay in the Valleys and book your holiday. You'll be surprised to find that your visit to the Valleys is accessible from most regions throughout the UK.
We don’t go in for over-the-top flowery descriptions. We’ve presented the South Wales Valleys as simply and honestly as we can, dividing the website into sections based on various themes supported by details of things to do, walks, events and places to stay. We hope you’ll find it helpful in planning your break or holiday. Walking and activities in the Valleys You might already have a picture in your mind of what the Valleys are all about. It probably needs an update. We’d like to introduce you to the Valleys of today. And spring a few surprises along the way. For a start, you won’t see a coal mine (unless it happens to be a heritage centre). What you will see on your visit are lakes and forests, open hillsides and green mountains. They’re all part of a unique, roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales dotted with friendly towns and villages.
Attractions and Places to Visit And here’s another surprise. The world is just waking up to the fact that the Valleys are home to a captivating choice of attractions and places to visit. Like Caerphilly Castle, for example, one of the finest medieval monuments in Europe. Or Blaenavon, a World Heritage Site. Not to mention country parks, forest drives, waterfalls and narrow-gauge railways. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to Nicole Cooke, World Champion cycling star, who loves climbing the Valleys’ scenic mountain roads as much as the alps of Italy or France. Or the Rough Guide, a travel publication renowned for its honesty and accuracy, which gives the Welsh Valleys a top star rating and describes the destination as ‘interesting and distinctive’. So you’ll find that things have changed. But what hasn’t altered is that strong Valleys spirit. Valleys folk are genuinely warm and friendly. It all comes naturally in the Valleys - something that applies to its people and its places. We look forward to welcoming you when you visit the valleys. |
