Blaenau Gwent lies on the fringe of the Brecon Beacons and at the Head of the Valleys region of Southern Wales. It is an area of startling contrasts from steeply wooded valleys in the south to open remote moorland in the north. This rich tapestry boasts a wealth of history from the Bronze Age, catching glimpses of medieval times and a profusion of industrial heritage sites that can be explored on foot, cycle, horseback or car.