Sarn Helen

Sarn Helen is an ancient route in Wales that connected the region of Merthyr Tydfil to Llandovery, dating back to at least the medieval period. Historically, it served as a vital transportation corridor for travel and trade across the mountainous landscape. Today, parts of the route remain identifiable, and the name "Sarn Helen" (meaning "The Old Road" or "Helen's Causeway" in Welsh) symbolizes Wales' rich history of regional connectivity. It also inspires modern roads and footpaths that follow or commemorate these historically significant pathways.