Food, walks and places to visit near by
Local walks
For more information about walks in the Black Mountains, along the Usk Valley or from local towns look at the Visit Monmouthshire website .
For walks in the National Park, look at the Brecon Beacons website.
Recommended Ordnance survey maps are
Landranger 161 Abergavenny & the Black Mountains
Outdoor leisure 13 Brecon Beacons National Park Eastern area
Once on the ridge, this is an excellent walk with superb views. Parking at the National Trust car park at base of the peak, just before the Walnut Tree Inn
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Skirrid Fawr
Once on the ridge, this is an excellent walk with superb views. Parking at the National Trust car park at base of the peak, just before the Walnut Tree Inn
Britains highest mountain pass winding it way from Llanthony and Hay on wye, passing Capel -y-ffin, Hay bluff and Lord Hereford's Knob.
Gospel Pass
Britains highest mountain pass winding it way from Llanthony and Hay on wye, passing Capel -y-ffin, Hay bluff and Lord Hereford's Knob.
At 886m the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons
Well marked walk to the peakhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons/trails/pen-y-fan-and-corn-du-circular-walk
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Pen-y-Fan
At 886m the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons
Well marked walk to the peakhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons/trails/pen-y-fan-and-corn-du-circular-walk
Walk along the Monmouthshire to Brecon canal. Hire a narrowboat. Feed the ducks
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Goytre satama
Old Abergavenny RoadWalk along the Monmouthshire to Brecon canal. Hire a narrowboat. Feed the ducks
A 10 minute uphill walk takes you on to the canal towpath. Just walk up to the main road, cross over and continue up the lane until you reach the canal. Check the cafe at Goytre wharf is open if planning a food stop en route.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Abergavenny NP7, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
A 10 minute uphill walk takes you on to the canal towpath. Just walk up to the main road, cross over and continue up the lane until you reach the canal. Check the cafe at Goytre wharf is open if planning a food stop en route.
A 1.5 mile ridge walk from Foxhunter car park , NP7 9NY
Blorenge, Abergavenny NP7 9NY, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
A 1.5 mile ridge walk from Foxhunter car park , NP7 9NY
A good walk up the Sugar Loaf with its distinctive volcanic shape, overlooking Abergavenny
Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire, Abergavenny NP7 7LW, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
A good walk up the Sugar Loaf with its distinctive volcanic shape, overlooking Abergavenny
An enjoyable walk not far from Crickhowell. A quaint market town dominated by Family owned shops and The Bear Inn .
Table Mountain Path, Crickhowell NP8, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
An enjoyable walk not far from Crickhowell. A quaint market town dominated by Family owned shops and The Bear Inn .
Sites to visit not too far away
Visitors to South Wales are spoilt for choice. Its rich history means there are renown Roman baths, Abbeys and Castles near by. Blaenavon with its iron works, Coal mines is a UNESCO site.
Tredegar House, run by the National Trust near Newport is 19 miles away. The Welsh Botanic Gardens is 68 miles away but together with the gardens at Aberglasney, makes an excellent day trip.
Abergavenny has a market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Crickhowell is a quaint town with independent retailers.
Hay on Wye, is a beautiful 75 minutes drive up the Llanthony Valley, past Capel y fin, over Gospel Pass and down into this book town which sits on the River Wye.
A twelfth century abbey in this valley, painted by Turner in 1794.
Drinks and food can be enjoyed at the priory hotel . Signposted walks on either side of the valley
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Llanthony Abbey
Llanvihangel CrucorneyA twelfth century abbey in this valley, painted by Turner in 1794.
Drinks and food can be enjoyed at the priory hotel . Signposted walks on either side of the valley
Kansallinen Showcaves-keskus Walesille
wwwshowcaves.co.uk
Learn about coal mining and experience the journey to the coal face.https://museum.wales/bigpit/
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Big Pit Mining Museum
Forge SideLearn about coal mining and experience the journey to the coal face.https://museum.wales/bigpit/
one of the best border castles to visit
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/raglan-castle
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Raglanin linna
Castle Road one of the best border castles to visit
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/raglan-castle
Browse in the ArtShop and Chapel. Eat at The Chapel with garden designed by Sarah Price. Food market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Occasional Bric a brac market
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Abergavenny Town Centre
Browse in the ArtShop and Chapel. Eat at The Chapel with garden designed by Sarah Price. Food market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Occasional Bric a brac market
A medieval fortified Manor House, and circular 900 year old keep.
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
A medieval fortified Manor House, and circular 900 year old keep.
Activity
Try gliding on the thermals created off the Black Mountains
blackmountainsgliding.co.uk
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Black Mountains Gliding Club
Try gliding on the thermals created off the Black Mountains
blackmountainsgliding.co.uk
Adventure Britain
83 Church RdTry gorge walking near the waterfalls near Merthyr Tydfil
www.adventurebritain.com
Foraging with Adele Nozedar around Abergavenny, with or without a donkey!
breconbeaconsforaging.com
gooddayout.co.uk
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Good Day Out Pig Walking
Foraging with Adele Nozedar around Abergavenny, with or without a donkey!
breconbeaconsforaging.com
gooddayout.co.uk
So much going on here - both indoors and outside. Rope centre, climbing walls, activities and horse riding. All with stunning views of the Brecon Beacons https://www.activityuk.com
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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
So much going on here - both indoors and outside. Rope centre, climbing walls, activities and horse riding. All with stunning views of the Brecon Beacons https://www.activityuk.com
Best pubs near by
In the 19th century Lady Llanover, who thoroughly disapproved of alcohol, brought all the pubs in Llanover, turning them into houses. However, the Goose and Cuckoo, above the canal was beyond her reach. Fortunately there are several excellent pubs in the surrounding area.
The closest pub to Llanover. It is full of character, real fire, delicious food and excellent selection of local beer, spirits. Wonderful views. A good uphill walk, even better downhill
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The Goose & Cuckoo Inn
The closest pub to Llanover. It is full of character, real fire, delicious food and excellent selection of local beer, spirits. Wonderful views. A good uphill walk, even better downhill
The oldest pub in Wales is at Llanvihangel Crucorney. Good place to stop off either on your way to or from Llanthony
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The Skirrid Mountain Inn
The oldest pub in Wales is at Llanvihangel Crucorney. Good place to stop off either on your way to or from Llanthony
Named after the show jumping horse on which local man Sir Harry Llewellyn, helped Great Britain win an Olympic gold medal in 1952. This bar, offering cocktails, local ales and delicious food is within the highly recommended Angel Hotel
The Foxhunter Bar
Named after the show jumping horse on which local man Sir Harry Llewellyn, helped Great Britain win an Olympic gold medal in 1952. This bar, offering cocktails, local ales and delicious food is within the highly recommended Angel Hotel
A special pub within Llanthony Priory, nestling in between the ridges which run either side of Llanthony Valley. Excellent walks near by, so this pub is perfectly placed for a post walk drink and light lunch.
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Llanthony Priory
A special pub within Llanthony Priory, nestling in between the ridges which run either side of Llanthony Valley. Excellent walks near by, so this pub is perfectly placed for a post walk drink and light lunch.
Nestled in the tranquil village of Llangattock Lingoed on Offas Dyke Path, The Hunters Moon Inn is a traditional British Pub that has been trading since the 13th century.
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The Hunters Moon Inn
Nestled in the tranquil village of Llangattock Lingoed on Offas Dyke Path, The Hunters Moon Inn is a traditional British Pub that has been trading since the 13th century.
The Bull's Head
Over the border in Herefordshire. Even so, a fine place to eat and drink.
Food scene
Crickhowell is well worth a walk around, either stocking up with food from the local butcher, grocery shop or at Nicholls which sells everything from bulbs, plugs to beds! Also to enjoy good food and a drink or two in the bar of The Bear Hotel
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The Bear Hotel
High StreetCrickhowell is well worth a walk around, either stocking up with food from the local butcher, grocery shop or at Nicholls which sells everything from bulbs, plugs to beds! Also to enjoy good food and a drink or two in the bar of The Bear Hotel
Chesters winebar, Abergavenny is highly recommended for a glass of wine and light bite. Also to replenish your own wine supplies.
Chesters Wine Merchants
46 Cross StChesters winebar, Abergavenny is highly recommended for a glass of wine and light bite. Also to replenish your own wine supplies.
The most delicious turkish food which can either be enjoyed in the Abergavenny restaurant or ordered for take away.
Mezze Me
The most delicious turkish food which can either be enjoyed in the Abergavenny restaurant or ordered for take away.
Superb inn with food. Must book if you wish to eat here. Good walk around Clytha Hill from the National Trust car park
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The Black Bear Inn
Clytha RoadSuperb inn with food. Must book if you wish to eat here. Good walk around Clytha Hill from the National Trust car park
With Shaun Hill as the resident chef, you would expect the best and it is! Just beyond the National Trust car park for the Skirrid Fawr ridge walk.
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The Walnut Tree
With Shaun Hill as the resident chef, you would expect the best and it is! Just beyond the National Trust car park for the Skirrid Fawr ridge walk.
Good place for a morning coffee, lunch, dinner or refreshing drink.
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The Bear Hotel
High StreetGood place for a morning coffee, lunch, dinner or refreshing drink.
Delicious lunch or dinner. If feeling energetic park at the National Trust carpark and walk along the River before going up to The Black Bear Inn. Book a table in the room with the bar in it.
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The Black Bear Inn
Clytha RoadDelicious lunch or dinner. If feeling energetic park at the National Trust carpark and walk along the River before going up to The Black Bear Inn. Book a table in the room with the bar in it.
Quirky decor, good atmosphere and offers a good range of tapas, main courses and puddings all day.
Portico Lounge
Quirky decor, good atmosphere and offers a good range of tapas, main courses and puddings all day.
Delicious food, art & book shop, excellent atmosphere all in a renovated Methodist chapel with a tiny garden designed by Sarah Price.
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The Art Shop & Chapel
Market StreetDelicious food, art & book shop, excellent atmosphere all in a renovated Methodist chapel with a tiny garden designed by Sarah Price.
Bistro, cafe, farm shop . Excellent for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch or tea. Highly recommended vegan, vegetarian and local meats bites to eat. Fresh locally made croissants and speciality breads by The Angel bakery too.
The Retreat @ Llanover
Bistro, cafe, farm shop . Excellent for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch or tea. Highly recommended vegan, vegetarian and local meats bites to eat. Fresh locally made croissants and speciality breads by The Angel bakery too.