Heritage Trails
The Govilon Heritage Trails provide 3 easy walks for all ages to help you discover the magnificant history of our village. A handy pocket-sized leaflet is available at outlets in the village and an accessible version can be downloaded from this site.
This section contains enhanced historical information, photos and links. It follows the three routes to uncover more about each site and its context in the history of the village. In addition to the three trails covered in the leaflet, we have provided details of further sites of interest within the village (black route), and at the hamlets of Pwlldu and Garnddyrys.
The Trails
- Village Centre (Red) Trail
Covering the heart of the village - Forge & Railway (Green) Trail
Exploring the link of industry and agriculture - Tramroad & Canal (Purple) Trail
Following in the footsteps of the age of the canal and railway - Other Walks (Black Routes)
Other sites of interest in and around the village - Pwlldu
The quarrying and mining settlement of Pwlldu - Garnddyrys
The ironworks at Garnddyrys