Blaenavon and nearby valleys of South Wales were once the powerhouse of the industrial revolution, mining coal and iron ore, that was transported by canal to Newport. The unique heritage of this former mining valley has been preserved in the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, with fascinating attractions such as Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Blaenavon Heritage Railway. Now the hillsides are green again and can be enjoyed in numerous walks, like the one we made on Blorenge…
