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Perched at the head of the Gwent Valleys, Brynmawr holds the distinction of being the highest town in Wales, sitting at an altitude of over 1,200 feet. Its geography is defined by its position on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where the industrial heritage of the South Wales Coalfield meets the limestone moorland of the Clydach Gorge. Historically, the town grew rapidly during the 19th century to house workers from the nearby Nantyglo and Clydach ironworks, eventually becoming a significant market hub for the surrounding plateau. Today, the town centre revolves around Market Square and the well-regarded Market Hall Cinema, which has served the community since 1894. While the heavy industry is long gone, Brynmawr remains a practical base for the region due to its placement directly on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, providing straightforward links to Abergavenny and Merthyr Tydfil. It is a place where weather conditions can be noticeably more rugged than in the lower valleys, but the trade-off is immediate access to expansive upland walks and views that stretch across the Usk Valley.