From Cardiff: The Valleys Heritage And Beacons Landscapes

Wales Outdoors

Available from 3 April 2025 to 30 October 2025

Book now from £130.00

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Get tickets for a journey from central Cardiff, exploring the industrial heritage of the valleys!

Enjoy a day of travel in a modern, luxurious, fully electric vehicle, limited to a maximum of seven passengers, alongside your driver guide, Andy!

This tour is designed to explore this rich history, its impact on the landscape, and the people who worked tirelessly, as well as those who profited from that labour.

The Valleys Itinerary

  • Discover the scenic beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park, situated to the north on the edge of the coalfields, and learn about the recovery of mining communities following the closure of the mines in the 1990s.
  • The tour includes a guided visit to Big Pit National Coal Museum.
  • You will visit locations offering astounding views and intriguing features throughout the journey. You’ll have time to spend with the guide at each location, learning about Wales, its history, and culture, or you are free to explore on your own.
  • You'll return to Cardiff around 6pm, likely a little earlier
  • Your guide Andy is a Mountain Leader and Green Badged Tourist Guide, an ambassador for many areas of Wales, and a Visit Wales Pro. Amongst his many roles in tourism and adventure, he’s also been chair of Brecon Beacons Tourism and a Brecon Beacons National Park Warden!

About:

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Minimum age of participants is: 12
  • Entrance fees to attractions are all included!

With over thirty years of experience guiding hikes across the Brecon Beacons National Park, the teams' expertise shines through in every tour, get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!

11 David Street,
Cardiff
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  • First Aid Kit
  • Mountain Leader Guide
  • Walking Shoes
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Warm Layers
  • Swimming Costume

Minimum age of participants is: 8

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