Stay in Cordell Country
© Blaenau Gwent CBC
There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.
Official Cordell Guides
© Wales Official Tour Guide Association
Across south Wales there are almost 20 expert tour guides, all of whom have an enthusiasm for Cordell and for the country that inspired him. They run walks and tours across the area and can be booked to take you and your family or group on a tailor made tour of the area.
Contact any of these guides for more options or contact Blaenavon TIC for information on the regular walking tours.
Carola Kennedy
- Birmingham
- Phone: 01216 807161
Passionate about castles and palaces as well as the industrial heritage of the UK.
Stella Mair Thomas
- Cardiff
- Phone: 02920 811824
Based in Cardiff but able to conduct tours in any part of Wales.
Penny Hance
- Builth Wells
- Phone: 07774 834303
Based in Mid Wales, Penny is able to link a visit to Cordell Country with a tour of Wales.
Robert Short
- Tredegar
- Phone: 01495 718254
Based in the heart of industrial south Wales, Robert has a pasion for Wales.
Robert Bevan
Diana James
Gordon Hill
Eifion Lloyd-Davies
- Brynmawr
- Phone: 01495 312936
I am a town councillor, an ex-mayor of Brynmawr where I currently live and a Green Badge Guide for the HOV area. I am fluent in Welsh and English with some French though not good enough for guiding.
Sue Collins
- Crickhowell
- Phone: 01873 811625
Based in Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons and on the edge of the historical industrial south Wales.
David Hughes
- Banbury
- Phone: 01295 780506
David has a keen interest in the industrial and military history of Britain.
Cordells Autobiography
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Alexander Cordell: Valiant for Truth by Alexander Buckingham and Richard Frame - both of whom were close friends of Alexander Cordell.
This book, includes extracts and anecdotes from his war diary, this biography traces his life and career and especially his relationship with his first wife, Rosina, and Donnie, the widow of his next door neighbour. Buy this book at GWales.com