Bristol Airport 1 hr 22
Ysgyryd Fawr (25 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (10 min)
Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Llangorse Lake (33 min)
Cited in Welsh folklore, South Wales' largest natural lake is known for pike fishing & water sports. Big Pit National Coal Museum (12 min)
Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. Abergavenny Museum (16 min)
Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery (23 min)
Imposing 1824 castle housing a museum with a collection of fine art and social history items. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (10 min)
Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. BikePark Wales (23 min)
Downhill biking trails built into forested hillsides, with various courses for different abilities. Blorenge (16 min)
With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Llancaiach Fawr Manor (32 min)
Restored 16th-century manor house with replica furniture and staff in period costume and character. Black Mountains, Wales (1 hr 3)
Verdant group of hills with popular hiking & walking trails, mountain biking & horseback riding. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (25 min)
Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Brecon Mountain Railway (20 min)
Traditional steam engine journey with observation carriages, plus workshop visits and lake views. Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr (23 min)
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