The Brecon Beacons

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Views of Merthyr Tydfil and the Brecon Beacons - showing various contrasting localities.

A look at the settlement of Merthyr Tydfil and the Brecon Beacons - showing how close they are and highlighting various contrasting localities. Includes a look at why tourists go walking in the Beacons and an interview with the mountain rescue team.
From: Inside Out Merthyr
First Broadcast : 11 May 1999

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11,11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Settlements, Tourism

Keywords : Brecon Beacons, Merthyr Tydfil, Housing, Mountain rescue, Mountains, Contrasting localities, Leisure activities,

Notes : Use clip for local studies in Merthyr or for contrasting localities in Wales. Investigate popular activities in the Merthyr area and the Brecon beacons. Look at environmental impacts of various leisure time actitivies in the Beacons National Park.

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