Rhondda Main Colliery, coal mine in Bridgend

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Ogmore ValeTrial Mine · 346 yd

Explorer Tom Ogmore Vale is a trial mine next to semi-detached houses on Cemetery Road. Weird mix! The 19th-century miners left early. Take a picture of the weirdness!

Ogmore Vale VillageVillage · 431 yd

Explorer Tom Ogmore Vale Village in Bridgend has a former post office that looks like it’s seen better days. It’s a Post Medieval village full of character. Take a photo of the old post box for me!

Public Swimming Baths, Ogmore ValeSwimming Pool · 633 yd

Explorer Tom Public Swimming Baths, Ogmore Vale in Bridgend used to be for splashing about. Now it's just history. Imagine swimming there without a lifeguard!

Gully at the western edge of Ogmore ForestForest or wood · 636 yd

Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, River Street, Ogmore ValeChurch · 823 yd

Explorer Tom Holy Family Church in Ogmore Vale is on River Street, looking very Post Medieval and settled. It’s seen the river rise and fall many times over. Take a photo for me to show how calm it looks today!