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Victorian industrial waste revival

Victorian industrial waste revival
Another look around The Pontypool and Blaenvon Railway area and we see here the revival of the once heavily industrialised and polluted landscape. This is one of two lakes now called 'Garn Lakes'. In the background we can see the old railway buildings.
See previous photos for more about the railway.

"The Garn Lakes area has seen a remarkable transformation over the past couple of decades. Once covered in spoil tips and old colliery workings, following an extensive land reclamation scheme it is now a beautiful haven for wildlife, walkers and cyclists. The 40 hectare-site, which has been designated a Local Nature Reserve, features two lakes and grasslands which provides a diverse habitat and breeding grounds for a wide range of wildlife such as Tufted Ducks, Skylarks, Snipes, Redshanks and Little Grebes." more info www.visitblaenavon.co.uk

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15 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Looks indeed like a little 'paradise'.
Well captured Herb.
18 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Hi Herb looks like they have made it into a nice Nature Reserve a very nice view.
Have a great weekend.
Gordon
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
It was a grand little walk and very nice to see how it had revitalised in such a short time.

Enjoy the weekend. Herb
18 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Testimonies of a past and the present beautiful landscape
Very nice to see, Herb!
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J.Garcia club
Yes to both of your observations Judite. Glad you liked it.

Best Wishes. Herb
18 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
a beautiful image

happy weekend!
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks Annemarie.

Regards. Herb
18 months ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
The landscape looks very nice nowadays, Herb. The area certainly has a very interesting history. I hope you are having a great weekend, All the best, Joe
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Yes, nice in a very rugged if not artificial way Joe. All ship-shaped new and clean. I think it would look better in a few years but the birds and waterfowl where already making use of it.

You enjoy the rest of the weened too. herb
18 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
It is a beautiful landscape now Herb. Very interesting what you write. These areas gave a lot of employment, but it was also dirty and dangerous. An excellent shot!

Have a good Bank holiday weekend, Rosa.
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Bank holiday again! (they come too quick now -not that I said that when I was working :) ) Yes, this area was life for the people here, providing food and housing. All different now.

Enjoy the BH weekend too. Herb
18 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
They're doing a great job of recovering and renovating these old mine workings. This is a wonderful example......you would never guess its origins if you didn't know.

A really beautifully composed image Herb...........man and nature working together have done a wonderful job.

I love the details and colours in the landscape and the lake is lovely too. A cracking shot sir!
18 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
You are sure right Keith. It is great to see clean water lakes with ducks and geese along with good quality pathways here. The views from here still testify to its heritage but that perhaps makes this deed even more worthwhile. Very glad you liked it.

Regards. Herb
18 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Very interesting, Herb !
18 months ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
They made a very good work .
18 months ago.

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