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The '''Taff Bargoed Valley''' is a [[river valley]] near [[Pontypridd]] in [[South Wales]], and lies off the [[Abercynon]] roundabout on the [[A470 road]], and is approximately 14 miles from [[Cardiff]]. The main settlements are [[Nelson, Caerphilly|Nelson]], [[Edwardsville, Merthyr Tydfil|Edwardsville]], [[Quakers Yard]], [[Treharris]], [[Trelewis]], and [[Bedlinog]]. The valley is situated where the three County Boroughs of [[Caerphilly County Borough|Caerphilly]], [[Rhondda Cynon Taff]], and [[Merthyr Tydfil County Borough|Merthyr Tydfil]] meet.
The '''Taff Bargoed Valley''' is a [[river valley]] near [[Pontypridd]] in [[South Wales]], and lies off the [[Abercynon]] roundabout on the [[A470 road]], and is approximately 14 miles from [[Cardiff]]. The main settlements are [[Nelson, Caerphilly|Nelson]], [[Edwardsville, Merthyr Tydfil|Edwardsville]], [[Quakers Yard]], [[Treharris]], [[Trelewis]], and [[Bedlinog]]. The valley is situated where the three County Boroughs of [[Caerphilly County Borough|Caerphilly]], [[Rhondda Cynon Taff]], and [[Merthyr Tydfil County Borough|Merthyr Tydfil]] meet.


==History==
Originally a collection of farms, from the early 1800s the valley was industrialised through [[coal mining]], developing a rich [[Industrial heritage]]. During the [[Industrial Revolution]] the area was home to the [[Trelewis Drift Mine]],<ref>{{coord|51.6872837|-3.2996964|format=dms|type:landmark|display=inline}}<!-- Per 1986-1990 1:10,000 Glamorganshire OS map --></ref> the [[Taff Merthyr|Taff Merthyr Colliery]] and the [[Deep Navigation Colliery|Deep Navigation]] colleries.
Originally a collection of farms, from the early 1800s the valley was industrialised through [[coal mining]], developing a rich [[Industrial heritage]]. During the [[Industrial Revolution]] the area was home to the [[Trelewis Drift Mine]],<ref>{{coord|51.6872837|-3.2996964|format=dms|type:landmark|display=inline}}<!-- Per 1986-1990 1:10,000 Glamorganshire OS map --></ref> the [[Taff Merthyr|Taff Merthyr Colliery]] and the [[Deep Navigation Colliery|Deep Navigation]] collieries.<ref name=History>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/attractions/parc-taf-bargoed/history.aspx |title=Taff Bargoed Valley: History |publisher=Visit Merthyr Tydfil |accessdate=1 May 2016}}</ref>

The [[coal mine]]s closed in the 1980s, and since then the valley has been extensively redeveloped. The culvert through which the river used to run has been blocked off and the river allowed to flow naturally. Two lakes were built and areas were set aside with weirs for canoeing. Paths and bridleways were made linking Treharris and Trelewis and the site of the former Trelewis Drift Mine was converted into the Taff Bargoed Centre with the help of a grant from the [[Millennium Commission]], and became the Welsh International Indoor Climbing Centre. This has one of the biggest [[climbing wall]]s in the United Kingdom.<ref name=History/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tbdt.co.uk/ |title=Taff Bargoed Development Trust |accessdate=1 May 2016}}</ref>


Parc Taf Bargoed is a regenerated area of parkland in [[Merthyr Tydfil County Borough]] and is a Green Flag Park. It is situated in the Taff Bargoed Valley between [[Trelewis]], [[Treharris]] and [[Bedlinog]]. The former colliery site has been regenerated as a wildlife haven and a base for community activities. The pavilion, at the park gates, houses the warden and provides visitors with information on the history of the park and the wildlife to be found in the area. The building also provides space for community meetings and events and walking, cycling and horse riding is encouraged in the park. The Aberfan Canoe Club and the Parc Taff Bargoed Anglers Club meet here and periodically there are canoeing, kayaking and raft building activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/attractions/parc-taf-bargoed.aspx |title=Parc Taf Bargoed |publisher=Visit Merthyr Tydfil |accessdate=1 May 2016}}</ref>
Since the [[coal mine]]s closed in the 1980s, the valley has been extensively redeveloped, becoming a haven for wildlife such as [[red kites]] and [[otters]]. At the heart of the valley is '''Parc Taf Bargoed''' which is popular with visitors and locals alike. As well as [[Rugby union|rugby]] and [[Association football|football]] facilities, there are a Trim Trail and heritage walks. The park also has a popular fishing lake, used by the Taff Bargoed Anglers and [[weir]] pools which are used by the Aberfan [[Canoe]] Club and rapidly becoming an internationally recognised venue for [[canoe polo]] and [[canoe slalom]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:08, 1 May 2016

The Taff Bargoed Valley is a river valley near Pontypridd in South Wales, and lies off the Abercynon roundabout on the A470 road, and is approximately 14 miles from Cardiff. The main settlements are Nelson, Edwardsville, Quakers Yard, Treharris, Trelewis, and Bedlinog. The valley is situated where the three County Boroughs of Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and Merthyr Tydfil meet.

History

Originally a collection of farms, from the early 1800s the valley was industrialised through coal mining, developing a rich Industrial heritage. During the Industrial Revolution the area was home to the Trelewis Drift Mine,[1] the Taff Merthyr Colliery and the Deep Navigation collieries.[2]

The coal mines closed in the 1980s, and since then the valley has been extensively redeveloped. The culvert through which the river used to run has been blocked off and the river allowed to flow naturally. Two lakes were built and areas were set aside with weirs for canoeing. Paths and bridleways were made linking Treharris and Trelewis and the site of the former Trelewis Drift Mine was converted into the Taff Bargoed Centre with the help of a grant from the Millennium Commission, and became the Welsh International Indoor Climbing Centre. This has one of the biggest climbing walls in the United Kingdom.[2][3]

Parc Taf Bargoed is a regenerated area of parkland in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and is a Green Flag Park. It is situated in the Taff Bargoed Valley between Trelewis, Treharris and Bedlinog. The former colliery site has been regenerated as a wildlife haven and a base for community activities. The pavilion, at the park gates, houses the warden and provides visitors with information on the history of the park and the wildlife to be found in the area. The building also provides space for community meetings and events and walking, cycling and horse riding is encouraged in the park. The Aberfan Canoe Club and the Parc Taff Bargoed Anglers Club meet here and periodically there are canoeing, kayaking and raft building activities.[4]

References

  1. ^ 51°41′14″N 3°17′59″W / 51.6872837°N 3.2996964°W / 51.6872837; -3.2996964
  2. ^ a b "Taff Bargoed Valley: History". Visit Merthyr Tydfil. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Taff Bargoed Development Trust". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Parc Taf Bargoed". Visit Merthyr Tydfil. Retrieved 1 May 2016.

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