Bradt - South Wales

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Discover the vibrant and diverse region of South Wales with this dedicated Bradt guidebook. Covering the southern third of Wales, it highlights everything from stunning coastlines to rich heritage and outdoor adventures.

Your essential companion to exploring South Wales' landscapes, culture, and activities.

This guidebook is the first from Bradt to focus exclusively on South Wales, covering areas such as Monmouthshire, Glamorgan, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and the Brecon Beacons National Park. It offers detailed insights into a wide variety of attractions suitable for walkers, heritage enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, families, mountain bikers, food lovers, and city explorers alike.

South Wales boasts an impressive 400 miles of coastline, featuring some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches nestled between charming resorts and traditional fishing villages. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park stands out with its dramatic scenery. Inland, The Valleys reveal a fascinating World Heritage landscape where former coal mines have been transformed into popular tourist sites, reflecting the area's industrial past.

For those seeking tranquility, the Brecon Beacons provide a peaceful escape with their high peaks, wild moorlands, and roaring waterfalls. This area is also one of the UK's few International Dark Sky Reserves. From here, the mountains stretch eastward to Hay-on-Wye, known as the famous book town.

South Wales offers a rich mix of history, natural beauty, and culture all within easy reach. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to walk the Wales Coast Path, the world’s first footpath to cover an entire country's coastline. Mountain bikers can enjoy Britain’s top centre at Bike Park Wales in Merthyr, while thrill-seekers find coasteering on the St David’s Peninsula and surfing on the Gower Peninsula.

The region’s wildlife is equally special, with puffins and deer inhabiting offshore islands and porpoises and dolphins frequently seen gliding through sheltered bays.

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