of Merthyr. would make a pleasant introduction as it passes the impressive Ponsticill Reservoir with views of Pen-y-Fan in the near-distance. is the spiritual and geographical heart of the Beacons. The highest point in Britain south of Snowdonia, it is a perfect day's walk to the summit. Start your climb from the big lay-by half-a-mile south of the Storey Arms on the A470. You'll easily see the route - it will be packed with walkers. provides inspiring views of the peaks. It has information about the local wildlife and geology, and is a good place
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and financial framework for Environment Wales and for hosting the Administrative Team. There are also 7 Operational Partners, which employ the Development Officer Team. These are BTCV, Cylch, West Wales Eco Centre, Groundwork Wales, Keep Wales Tidy, The National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts Wales. The Development Officer Team works to provide community and voluntary groups with advice and support. Each project supported by Environment Wales is allocated a dedicated Development Officer who remains a constant point of contact. to support and
by the steel magnate William Crawshay who lived in luxury while his workers suffered. You could not imagine a greater contrast than that between the industrial valleys and the glorious scenery of the 500 square mile Brecon Beacons National Park. The high, sandstone mountains are enlivened with ice-age sculptured ridges. Patches of limestone in the landscape mean there are also sparkling plummeting waterfalls, caves, and crags. Couple that with pretty villages and welcoming small towns perched alongside rivers. The Beacons start immediately to the north
1974, but a growing number of earlier records are added regularly, as part of our retrospective conversion programm. "CairsWeb offers similar search facilities to GeoWeb, and the views available on the database enable the user to search three categories of material. The Framed Works of Art database covers the Library's substantial holdings of art works, mainly of Welsh interest, with fine examples of landscape, portraiture and genre pictures. Digitised examples of over 4000 works are provided on these pages. The Map database now includes the complete
especially dramatic at night as you drive past Cardiff on the M4 and you see it illuminated above you. Your delight on initially encountering this castle is tempered by the fact that it is little more than one hundred years old - it's another Victorian construction created by our friend the Marquess of Bute. This vast, 30-acre fortress is only equalled in size by Windsor Castle. This open-air museum traces Wales's journey from rural tradition to industrial powerhouse, from the recreated Celtic village to the 21st century Home for the Future. Over 40
The current cathedral dates to 1181, and you can see every year etched into its weathered stone. Environment Wales is a partnership in the voluntary sector, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Our aim is to contribute to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action to protect and improve the environment. Set up in 1992, Environment Wales has grown year on year with the original partnership expanding from 7 to 8 organisations. WCVA is the initiative's Administrative Partner. It is responsible for providing the administrative