Bristol Airport 1 hr 15
Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (22 min) Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. White Castle (18 min) History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Abergavenny Museum (11 min) Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Abergavenny Market (11 min) Llangorse Lake (40 min) Cited in Welsh folklore, South Wales' largest natural lake is known for pike fishing & water sports. Black Mountain (39 min) This low peak & hiking spot features picturesque views of rolling hills in a serene setting. Ysgyryd Fawr (12 min) Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Big Pit National Coal Museum (24 min) Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. St Mary's Priory (11 min) Raglan Castle (17 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (22 min) Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. Blorenge (24 min) With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr (26 min) History and architecture Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (19 min) Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Black Mountains, Wales (47 min) Verdant group of hills with popular hiking & walking trails, mountain biking & horseback riding. |