Things near Gilwern and the Brecon Beacons
Shopping
Markets on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Full details on the notice board in the kitchen.
Excellent shops and cafes
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Markets on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Full details on the notice board in the kitchen.
Excellent shops and cafes
There are some lovely shops to look at in Crickhowell - clothes, antiques, deli, butchers, outdoor shops, art gallery and more.
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Crickhowell
There are some lovely shops to look at in Crickhowell - clothes, antiques, deli, butchers, outdoor shops, art gallery and more.
Outdoor activities
Llangorse
Beautiful lake, lowland walking and water activities.
This is on our to-do list so we can't personally recommend. However, it looks like fun and we have heard good things about it. Book ahead.
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Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadThis is on our to-do list so we can't personally recommend. However, it looks like fun and we have heard good things about it. Book ahead.
Walking
The walks are endless in the Brecon Beacons. These are the ones that are closest to Gilwern. For extra advice please drop by the tourist information centre in Crickhowell.
Many of the walks that take you up the famous Beacons start from this area. Please plan your walk carefully and take all the necessary equipment. weather in the mountains can change very quickly!
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkMany of the walks that take you up the famous Beacons start from this area. Please plan your walk carefully and take all the necessary equipment. weather in the mountains can change very quickly!
An excellent place to start a beautiful walk. Close to the famous Offas Dyke. There is a beautiful old ruined priory to look around and a pub for refreshments.
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Llanthony Priory
An excellent place to start a beautiful walk. Close to the famous Offas Dyke. There is a beautiful old ruined priory to look around and a pub for refreshments.
Close to Crickhowell, set below the amazing Llangattock escarpment. The escarpment is a beautiful place to walk and you can drive most of the way up. Plenty of well trodden paths. You could visit the village pub for a pint on the way down.
Llangattock Lingoed
Close to Crickhowell, set below the amazing Llangattock escarpment. The escarpment is a beautiful place to walk and you can drive most of the way up. Plenty of well trodden paths. You could visit the village pub for a pint on the way down.
Blorenge is a beautiful place to walk. You can drive most of the way up and there is parking at Keepers Pond. The paths are all trodden so its easy to find your way to the top and touch the trigg point!
Keepers pond is a small lake by the car park. Often you will see people and dogs swimming.
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Blorenge
Blorenge is a beautiful place to walk. You can drive most of the way up and there is parking at Keepers Pond. The paths are all trodden so its easy to find your way to the top and touch the trigg point!
Keepers pond is a small lake by the car park. Often you will see people and dogs swimming.
You can see this mountain from the living room and its well worth a visit. You can drive most of the way up to the free national trust car park. The paths are well trodden, although it is always worth reading up on the best routes to take.
Matt and I regularly come here to walk the dog or jog up to see the run rise.
Please note, the drive up is narrow.
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Sugar Loaf
You can see this mountain from the living room and its well worth a visit. You can drive most of the way up to the free national trust car park. The paths are well trodden, although it is always worth reading up on the best routes to take.
Matt and I regularly come here to walk the dog or jog up to see the run rise.
Please note, the drive up is narrow.
Beautiful lowland walking through the forest. There are guide books in the kitchen and one contains detailed instructions for a walk that starts from the canal. Easy walking but stunning.
Clydach Gorge
Heads of the Valleys RoadBeautiful lowland walking through the forest. There are guide books in the kitchen and one contains detailed instructions for a walk that starts from the canal. Easy walking but stunning.
This is an amazing place to visit and walk. Four waterfalls to view and the largest you can walk behind. Be aware this can get very busy at peak times and car parks get full. Go early if planning a trip at the weekend.
This is about a 40 minute drive from Gilwern.
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Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkThis is an amazing place to visit and walk. Four waterfalls to view and the largest you can walk behind. Be aware this can get very busy at peak times and car parks get full. Go early if planning a trip at the weekend.
This is about a 40 minute drive from Gilwern.
Children's Activities
Here are just a few of the activities that are closest to Gilwern. The Brecon Beacons has many more!
Raglan has lots to offer. Great pubs, golf, brewery, adventure farm and walking.
In particular w would recommend Raglan farm for children. There are animals to feed, soft play, zip wires, indoor sand pit and more. Also suitable whatever the weather as much of it is indoors.
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Raglan
Raglan has lots to offer. Great pubs, golf, brewery, adventure farm and walking.
In particular w would recommend Raglan farm for children. There are animals to feed, soft play, zip wires, indoor sand pit and more. Also suitable whatever the weather as much of it is indoors.
Langorse Multi Activity Centre. Horse riding, indoor climbing wall. Suitable for all ages.
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Llangorse
Langorse Multi Activity Centre. Horse riding, indoor climbing wall. Suitable for all ages.
Cheeky Monkeys is an excellent indoor soft play. they also have an outdoor area with splash pool which is open in the summer.
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Cwmbran
Cheeky Monkeys is an excellent indoor soft play. they also have an outdoor area with splash pool which is open in the summer.
Kingdom Come is a soft play based in Abergavenny. We have not tried this one but it is the closest soft play to Gilwern.
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Abergavenny
Kingdom Come is a soft play based in Abergavenny. We have not tried this one but it is the closest soft play to Gilwern.
Raglan Country Estate Ltd
Play area, giant sand pit and children's activities.
Wernddu Golf Club
Old Ross RoadPitch and Putt available
Quad biking (junior and adult), clay shooting, axe throwing, gorge walking, archery and much more.
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Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
Quad biking (junior and adult), clay shooting, axe throwing, gorge walking, archery and much more.
Around a 30 minute car journey. This is a lovely place to visit for both adults and children. The butterfly zoo is very interesting and enjoyable. There is also a small crazy golf course and hedge maze to enjoy. There is plenty of parking and a cafe too.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Around a 30 minute car journey. This is a lovely place to visit for both adults and children. The butterfly zoo is very interesting and enjoyable. There is also a small crazy golf course and hedge maze to enjoy. There is plenty of parking and a cafe too.
Golf
These are the courses that Matt has tried and thinks are worth a visit. There are many more in the area.
This golf course has Britains highest tee off point! Set in the hills, stunning views. Be aware you will come across sheep while you play!
West Monmouthshire Golf Club
Golf RoadThis golf course has Britains highest tee off point! Set in the hills, stunning views. Be aware you will come across sheep while you play!
Stunning scenery, the course is surrounded by hills and views of Blorenge. Book ahead as this is a busy course. Well worth a visit.
Monmouthshire Golf Club
Stunning scenery, the course is surrounded by hills and views of Blorenge. Book ahead as this is a busy course. Well worth a visit.
A relaxed course with 9 hole turn up and play. Lovely restaurant and garden to relax in afterwards.
Raglan Country Estate Ltd
A relaxed course with 9 hole turn up and play. Lovely restaurant and garden to relax in afterwards.
18 hole, close to Abergavenny and has nice views. Friendly bar and club house for a drink afterwards.
Wernddu Golf Club
Old Ross Road18 hole, close to Abergavenny and has nice views. Friendly bar and club house for a drink afterwards.
Welsh Wiskey
Great for whiskey lovers. The tour is interesting and the whisky tasting afterwards is fun. One to do on the way back from the Four Waterfalls walk.
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenGreat for whiskey lovers. The tour is interesting and the whisky tasting afterwards is fun. One to do on the way back from the Four Waterfalls walk.
Dog Friendly Pubs
The Dragon Inn Crickhowell
47 High StDog friendly, amazing beer garden.
The Britannia Inn
20 High StDog friendly, pizzas and beer garden
Canal side pub, covered seating outside, tapas style food, street food own Fridays, cocktails and friendly service.
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The Towpath Inn
49 Main RdCanal side pub, covered seating outside, tapas style food, street food own Fridays, cocktails and friendly service.
Good beer and Tracey the land lady will make you feel at home. Dogs are very welcome!! No food.
Corn Exchange station
Good beer and Tracey the land lady will make you feel at home. Dogs are very welcome!! No food.
Jolly Colliers Inn
Friendly service, good food, beer garden.
Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn
Brecon RoadGood food and excellent pub garden with children's play area.
Excellent food, slightly more up market than your normal pub food. Well worth a visit as the driving scenery is beautiful. Book ahead.
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The Three Horseshoes
48 Pouchen End LnExcellent food, slightly more up market than your normal pub food. Well worth a visit as the driving scenery is beautiful. Book ahead.