Afan Valley
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Destination
The Valleys: your South Wales base
Set between the Brecon Beacons, the coast and the Welsh capital, the Valleys make planning every kind of trip easy.
Stay in characterful towns, wake to mountain views and reach South Wales highlights in under an hour.
- Gateway to Brecon Beacons National Park and its famous peaks.
- Under an hour to Cardiff, Newport and Swansea by road or rail.
- Easy day trips to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and Gower beaches.
- Central base for exploring South Wales Valleys attractions.
See the Valleys at a glance
Understand how each region connects to major routes, national parks and coastline—it is all on your doorstep when you stay in the Valleys.
Regions of the Valleys
Every region has its own story—discover local highlights, travel tips and itineraries curated by our team.
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Blaenau Gwent
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Caerphilly
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Cynon Valley
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Merthyr Tydfil
A historic town at the heart of the South Wales Valleys.
Rhondda
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Swansea Valley
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Taff Ely
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Torfean
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Upper Neath and Dulais Valley
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Towns to base your stay
Pick a Valleys town that fits your plans—each offers quick links to trails, attractions and nearby cities.
Afan Valley
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Blaenau Gwent
- Ebbw Vale
- Tredegar
- Abertillery
- Brynmawr
Caerphilly
- Caerphilly
- Ystrad Mynach
- Blackwood
- Bargoed
Cynon Valley
- Aberdare
- Mountain Ash
- Hirwaun
- Cwmbach
Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Dowlais
- Treharris
- Bedlinog
Rhondda
- Treorchy
- Porth
- Tonypandy
- Ferndale
Swansea Valley
- Ystradgynlais
- Pontardawe
- Clydach
- Abercraf
Taff Ely
- Pontypridd
- Llantrisant
- Talbot Green
- Tonyrefail
Torfean
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Blaenavon
- Abersychan
Upper Neath and Dulais Valley
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