World Heritage Site Information Panels
Newly erected information panels are making it easier for visitors to enjoy and explore Blaenavon’s outstanding World Heritage Site.
An innovative European project called Boundless Parks, Naturally! has enabled new signs to be installed at important access points or ‘Gateways’ to the World Heritage landscape. These give clear orientation for visitors as well as information on the history, ecology and geology of the area. They are important focal points which will help visitors to understand and appreciate this unique area as well as to encourage the public to explore the landscape.
Fourteen upgraded ‘Gateway’ sites are now spread throughout the World Heritage Site and provide excellent parking and meeting places for a short stroll or a more energetic walk through the landscape.
The new Gateways sites are located at Varteg Road, Blaenavon Ironworks, Whistle Road, Keepers Pond, Foxhunters, Llanfoist Crossing, Riflegreen, Govilon Wharf, Carn y Gorfydd, Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Forge sidings, Forge, Lion Street, and Goytre Wharf.
To get a copy of the free Blaenavon landscape walks pack call Katie Gates on 01633 648066.
Visit www.world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk| to find out more.
Pontypool and Blaenavon railway is one of the Gateways to the World Heritage Site.