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The Caerphilly area is a place of scenic Welsh countryside, sandwiched between the vibrant city of Cardiff and the beautiful mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The town of Caerphilly is best known for its spectacular medieval castle. Set in a perfect fairy tail moat with soaring turrets, it is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain. The town is also famous for Caerphilly cheese, a crumbly mild variety named after the local market where it was sold.
The area spans the Rhymney valley, one of the iconic coal mining areas of South Wales which fuelled the industrial revolution in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Towns and villages along the valley expanded hugely, with deep mining collieries surrounded by the terraced houses which are such a feature of Welsh industrial heritage. While the pits are closed, this history is remembered today in attractions such as the excellent Winding House museum in New Tredegar, and in the reclaimed coal landscapes of Parc Penallta, including a stunning 200m long earth sculpture of a pit pony.
The rolling hills are now vastly different landscapes from the bad old industrial days, and the peaceful surroundings have some excellent country parks and great walks. The area is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities such as cycling, golf and horse riding.
The Caerphilly area is a place of scenic Welsh countryside, sandwiched between the vibrant city of Cardiff and the beautiful mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The town of Caerphilly is best known for its spectacular medieval castle. Set in a perfect fairy tail moat with soaring turrets, it is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain. The town is also famous for Caerphilly cheese, a crumbly mild variety named after the local market where it was sold.
The area spans the Rhymney valley, one of the iconic coal mining areas of South Wales which fuelled the industrial revolution in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Towns and villages along the valley expanded hugely, with deep mining collieries surrounded by the terraced houses which are such a feature of Welsh industrial heritage. While the pits are closed, this history is remembered today in attractions such as the excellent Winding House museum in New Tredegar, and in the reclaimed coal landscapes of Parc Penallta, including a stunning 200m long earth sculpture of a pit pony.
The rolling hills are now vastly different landscapes from the bad old industrial days, and the peaceful surroundings have some excellent country parks and great walks. The area is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities such as cycling, golf and horse riding.
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