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Historic county of Wales
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Glamorgan (Welsh: Morgannwg, historically known as Glamorganshire / Sir Forgannwg) is a traditional county in Wales. It is home to Cardiff, Wales' capital city, along with the city of Swansea. The Bristol Channel marks the southern edge of Glamorganshire, which features the 14-mile-long Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To the north, the Valleys and The Rhondda were Wales' industrial heartlands which extend to the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Powys.
By car
The runs east-west through Glamorganshire, past Cardiff, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea.
By train
There are several long-distance trains between Glamorganshire and destinations across Wales and England.
By bus and coach
By plane
Cardiff Airport (CWL) lies between Barry and Llantwit Major, to the west of Cardiff. There are direct flights into Cardiff from destinations from Europe and North Africa.
By boat
Irish Ferries operates a Rosslare (Ireland) to Pembroke ferry route. There are direct trains from Pembroke Dock to Swansea.
By bus
Buses depart from Swansea Bus Station to most of the suburbs and rural areas of Swansea, and to other towns in the region.
By train
Arriva trains operate suburban and rural train services from Swansea station to Llansamlet, Skewen, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Gowerton, Bynea, Llangennech, Pontarddulais, Pantyfynnon and Ammanford.
By car hire
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Afan Forest Park (Welsh and locally in English: Afan Argoed) is in Glamorgan, Wales.
The coastline in the Western Vale is considered a "Heritage Coast", protected for its natural beauty and historical importance to the area. The Heritage Coast Centre can be found at Southerndown.
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