The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

Our Valleys tour is a guided tour from central Cardiff taking in the industrial heritage of the valleys. As well as the breathtaking views from Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Fourteen Locks the most spectacular flight of canal locks in South Wales. This is a fully inclusive tour with ALL admissions to the various attractions paid for in advance by us.

You will travel in a modern and luxurious fully electric vehicle, limited to a maximum of seven passengers, in the company of your driver guide, Andy, who is a Mountain Leader and a Green Badged Tourist Guide, he’s also been chair of Brecon Beacons Tourism and a Brecon Beacons National Park Warden.

South Wales is geologically 'lucky', having all of the elements required to fuel the industrial revolution, iron, coal, limestone and silica rock. This tour has been designed to look at this history, its effects upon the landscape and people who laboured so hard and also at those who profited from that labour. We'll also have a glimpse of the scenic beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park which lies to the north, on the fringes of the coalfields, and how the mining communities are recovering, post the closure of the mines in the 1990's.

This experience includes a guided Underground Tour at Big Pit Museum: go 300 feet underground in a real mine with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face.

You will be able to spend time with the guide at each location, as they walk and talk about Wales, its history and culture or you are free to self-explore. We will return to Cardiff around 6pm.

Please note: - This tour will take place rain or shine - There is a small amount of outdoor walking

What’s Included: - Travel in a luxurious electric vehicle with a maximum of seven passengers - Guided tours exploring Wales' industrial heritage and Brecon Beacons' landscapes - Scenic views of the valleys - Expert insights from a knowledgeable guide or time for self-exploration