{"id":788,"date":"2020-04-16T16:09:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T15:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toursofwales.co.uk\/wandering-bard\/?p=788"},"modified":"2020-04-16T16:09:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T15:09:36","slug":"south-wales-valleys-from-visit-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toursofwales.co.uk\/wandering-bard\/south-wales-valleys-from-visit-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"South Wales Valleys from Visit Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Find your epic in the&nbsp;South Wales Valleys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleintro__metaimage_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/map-black-south.png?h=24abad67&amp;itok=JS2HPuQO\" alt=\"A map highlightin the south east Wales region in black\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SOUTH WALES<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/family\">FAMILY<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/outdoor\">OUTDOOR<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_herostandard_fullwidth_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/SVW-C81-1617-0011small.jpg?h=de28a5cd&amp;itok=qo1sd9q2\" alt=\"A4061 Bwlch Y Clawdd Road\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Valleys adventure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A green landscape and a variety of attractions within a short drive from Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find your epic in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/destinations\/south-wales\/south-wales-valleys\">South Wales Valleys<\/a>. With a green, welcoming landscape and loads of opportunities within a short drive from Cardiff, both thrill seekers and family adventurers alike can find a space to suit them.<br>&nbsp;<br>Here are 10 of the best ideas for a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/thevalleys.co.uk\/\">Valleys Adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swim outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rctcbc.gov.uk\/EN\/Resident\/SportsandLeisure\/Lido\/Home.aspx\">Lido Ponty<\/a>, the National Lido of Wales, is a great family adventure with hand boats, stand up paddle boarding and zorbing wheels as well as lots of opportunities for swimming, playing (or just lounging) in the sunshine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get on your bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valleys used to be filled with railways and tram roads \u2013 now many of these have been turned into fantastic, safe, off-road cycling routes. Why not walk or cycle along the famous&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustrans.org.uk\/ncn\/map\/route\/taff-trail-cardiff-to-brecon\">Taff Trail<\/a>, linking the valleys to Cardiff, stopping off along the way to watch the world go by?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimage_small__16_9_1x\/public\/media-library\/2019-01\/SVW-C85-1617-0981-small.jpg?h=3d8dc8bb&amp;itok=_Exg0FgG\" alt=\"Image of two people cycling on the Taff Trail in Cardiff with a bridge in the background\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling along the Taff Trail, Bute Park, CardiffView Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A tasty adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try some of Wales\u2019 finest premium foods, made in the Valleys \u2013 how about Caerphilly Cheese,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iamsubzero.com\/index.html\">Sub Zero<\/a>&nbsp;ice cream or a spot of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/923255\">Penderyn Welsh Whisky<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimage_small__16_9_1x\/public\/media-library\/2019-01\/MEETGB-18-068%20small.jpg?itok=cB7PlZdG\" alt=\"Whiskey barrels in Penderyn \" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrels upon barrels at the Penderyn Distillery, Rhondda Cynon TafView Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a mint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique opportunity to discover the story of the coins in your pocket \u2013 from blank to bank at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/things-do\/attractions\/museums-galleries\/royal-mint-experience\">Royal Mint Experience<\/a>. Find out about one thousand years of history and craftsmanship. For refreshments and a stroll, pay a visit to the traditional shops and inns in nearby Old Llantrisant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimagegroup__landscape__2_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/SVW-C92-1819-0005small_0.jpg?h=a3d14a1a&amp;itok=e5pfodu4\" alt=\"The Royal Mint, Pontyclun\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimagegroup__landscape__2_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/SVW-C92-1819-0014small.jpg?h=d8102449&amp;itok=CGLG84Uj\" alt=\"A Mini covered in coins at The Royal Mint Experience\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Mint, and the Royal Mint Mini&nbsp;&#8211; completely covered in coins!View Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climb the walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered if you are secretly harbouring incredible James Bond-esque climbing skills? Prove your sporting prowess and have fun at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk\/en\/go-vertical\">Go Vertical<\/a>, Cwmbran or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1867353\">Summit Centre<\/a>, Bargoed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover dark skies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valleys fuse an incredible mix of both compact and wide open spaces. You\u2019ll find striking views across the Valleys, and also clear, wide views of the sky above,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleys.co.uk\/explore\/maps\/star-trail.aspx\">ideal for viewing the stars<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/darkskywalestrainingservices.co.uk\/\">Dark Sky Wales<\/a>&nbsp;regularly hold expert-led events to help you interpret the ever-changing skies above and listen to the stories of the stars and the names behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimage_fullbleed__thin_1x\/public\/media-library\/2019-02\/MVW-C18-1314-0026.JPG?h=2a71c125&amp;itok=hKsHsBzX\" alt=\"Dark skies in Brecon Beacons\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ever-changing starry skies&nbsp;in the Brecon BeaconsView Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Throw yourself off a mountain \u2013 on a bike!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valleys offer fantastic rugged terrain ideal for mountain biking \u2013 and there are routes for all skills.&nbsp;Cwmcarn Forest&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gvcc.org.uk\/Garw-Valley-Community-Council\/darren_fawr_mountain_bike_trails-2220.aspx\">Garw Valley<\/a>&nbsp;both give impressive views across the Severn Estuary, while many of the crazy routes at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1973172\">BikePark Wales<\/a>&nbsp;give views into the Brecon Beacons, if you&nbsp;dare look up from the trail in front of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimage_small__16_9_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/MVW-C26-1516-0012small.jpg?h=88893b89&amp;itok=nviTp79A\" alt=\"A mountain bike riding through a stream\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valleys offers rugged terrain for mountain bikingView Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step in to history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve loads of fascinating stories to be explored. How about experiencing the life of a miner at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1156710\">Rhondda Heritage Park<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/516409\">Big Pit National Coal Museum<\/a>, or holding up the leaning tower of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1891933\">Caerphilly Castle<\/a>? You can walk in the footsteps of ancestors and feel what life was like for the noblemen and kings who conquered (or fought) the Welsh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimagegroup__landscape__2_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/SVW-C06-1617-0061small.jpg?h=3158b9d5&amp;itok=L-aulpo5\" alt=\"Caerphilly Castle\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prod-visitwales-cdn-ep.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/o_articleimagegroup__landscape__2_1x\/public\/media-library\/2018-12\/SVW-C35-1617-0016small.jpg?h=b99d7cc8&amp;itok=VIiE-vFc\" alt=\"Inside Caerphilly Castle showing old brickwork and doorway\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caerphilly Castle&#8217;s leaning tower, and a view inside the majestic castleView Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a splash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Life\u2019s too short to stay in the dry indoors and there is nothing like the exhilaration of a bracing splash in the water! There are loads of opportunities for water sports or just generally splashing around across the Valleys. How about surfing at Rest Bay, kayaking at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1889634\">Parc Bryn Bach<\/a>&nbsp;or paddle boarding at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/1843248\">Llandegfedd Reservoir<\/a>? Smaller kids will love&nbsp;the splash pad at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/2137470\">Cyfarthfa Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan a spooky winter adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore one of Britain\u2019s most haunted houses,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwales.com\/product\/518055\">Llancaiach Fawr Manor<\/a>. Experience strange goings on \u2013 the rustle of petticoats, your hand being held or even the occasional smell of violets or roast beef!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find your epic in the&nbsp;South Wales Valleys Where: SOUTH WALES Topics: FAMILY OUTDOOR A Valleys adventure A green landscape and a variety of attractions within a short drive from Cardiff. Find your epic in the&nbsp;South Wales Valleys. 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