South Wales Valleys, Valley network in South Wales, United Kingdom
The South Wales Valleys extend from Carmarthenshire to Monmouthshire, forming a series of interconnected valleys near Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport.
From 1850 to 1914, the South Wales Coalfield underwent rapid development, transforming the region into one of Britain's primary mountainous coal mining areas.
The valleys generated a distinct English dialect called Wenglish, combining Welsh and English elements through the migration of workers from different regions.
The region maintains connections to major cities through the M4 corridor, with ongoing developments for a South Wales Metro system to enhance transportation.
BikePark Wales provides mountain biking trails within former mining grounds, while the Zip World Tower operates on a converted coal mine site.
GPS coordinates: 51.77300,-3.34500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
Penydarren Park
3.3 km
Morlais Castle
2.4 km
Zoar Welsh Independent Chapel
3.5 km
St John's Church
1.4 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands
3.3 km
Bethania Independent Chapel
1.6 km
Gravestone of Robert Thompson Crawshay and surrounding railings
2.6 km
Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel
3.5 km
Theatre Royal, Merthyr Tydfil
3.2 km
Tower of old church of St Gwynno
2.7 km
Our Lady of The Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Brecon Road,Morganstown
3.5 km
St Gwynno's Church
2.7 km
Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial
3.4 km
Dowlais Library
1.5 km
Thespian House at Theatre Royal
3.2 km
The Guest Keen
1.3 km
Pontsticill Bridge
2.7 km
Boer War Memorial
3.4 km
Rhymney House Hotel
3.5 km
Centre ventilation shaft to Morlais Tunnel
1.3 km
Soar-y-graig
3.4 km
St Illtyd's Catholic Church
1.7 km
Park Baptist Chapel
3.3 km
Twisted Chimney
3.1 km
Pontsarn Railway Viaduct
2.9 km
SE ventilation shaft to Morlais Tunnel
1.2 km
Nos 1-13 (consec) Middle Row & attached Windsor Arms PH
3.1 km
Dowlais Works Stables
1.3 kmReviews
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