• Fourteen Locks Canal & Conference Centre - Fourteen Locks is the most impressive series of canal locks in South Wales. This scheduled ancient monument is located in a picturesque area of Newport, on the Crumlin Arm of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it is one of the most beautiful scenic waterways. The canal centre features a gift shop and a tea room.
• Cwmcarn Forest - The journey will take us through winding roads, allowing the enchanting forest to envelop us in tranquility, offering a true escape from the world. We will stop at one of the seven car parks to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, where the tour guide will provide more information about the area.
• The Guardian Of The Valleys - The tour includes a visit to a sculpture commemorating the Six Bells Disaster. In the summer of 1960, the community of Six Bells near Abertillery, South Wales, experienced a tragic event. On June 28th, an underground explosion at the ‘Arrael Griffin’ colliery resulted in the deaths of 45 miners, all local men. Fifty years later, on the same day, a steel sculpture by Sebastien Boyesen, over 60 feet high, was dedicated to those who lost their lives, thanks to the tireless efforts of the community and local organizations.
• Abertillery - The journey continues to a town and community in Blaenau Gwent County Borough. Abertillery’s traditional-style town centre, mainly developed in the late 19th century, features interesting Victorian architecture. Lunch options include Kennys Vinyl Vault Crystal Café, offering vegan choices, or the more traditional Fradds Café, both located on Church Street.
• Saint Illtyd - Mountain Road: The drive from St Illtyd to Abersychan takes us along a beautiful mountain road with open views of the Brecon Beacons to the north. This road is 1200 feet above sea level.
• Big Pit National Coal Museum - Big Pit is an authentic coal mine and one of Britain’s premier mining museums. Visitors can enjoy a multimedia tour of a modern coal mine with a virtual miner in the Mining Galleries, explore exhibitions in the Pithead Baths and historic colliery buildings, and experience the world-famous Underground Tour, which takes you 300 feet underground with a real miner to see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face.

• Private transportation
• Driver/guide

• Tea and coffee
• Lunch
• Snacks

Travel in a state-of-the-art, luxurious, fully electric vehicle, accommodating up to seven passengers, accompanied by your driver guide, Andy, who is both a Mountain Leader and a Green Badged Tourist Guide.

South Wales is geologically fortunate, possessing all the necessary elements to power the industrial revolution, including iron, coal, limestone, and silica rock. From the iron boom of the 1750s through the 1850s to the 1980s when coal reigned supreme, South Wales was bustling with activity, smelting, mining, and advancing technologies to enhance production. This tour is crafted to explore this rich history, its impact on the landscape, the hardworking individuals, and those who benefited from their labor. Additionally, enjoy a glimpse of the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park to the north, on the edge of the coalfields, and witness how the mining communities are recovering following the mine closures in the 1990s.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.