Bristol Airport 1 hr 16
White Castle (18 min) History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Black Mountain (39 min) This low peak & hiking spot features picturesque views of rolling hills in a serene setting. Grosmont Castle (13 min) Castle and ruins Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (22 min) Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Blorenge (24 min) With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Big Pit National Coal Museum (24 min) Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. Ysgyryd Fawr (12 min) Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Abergavenny Market (11 min) Raglan Castle (17 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Black Mountains, Wales (50 min) Verdant group of hills with popular hiking & walking trails, mountain biking & horseback riding. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (20 min) Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (22 min) Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. Abergavenny Museum (11 min) Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Hay Bluff (41 min) Flat-topped, grassy bluff with paragliding launch sites & walking paths offering countryside views. White Castle Vineyard (15 min) Vineyard, wine, and wine tasting |