Bristol Airport 1 hr 17
Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (20 min) Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Raglan Castle (19 min) 15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Black Mountains, Wales (53 min) Verdant group of hills with popular hiking & walking trails, mountain biking & horseback riding. White Castle (23 min) History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Blorenge (21 min) With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Llangorse Lake (22 min) Cited in Welsh folklore, South Wales' largest natural lake is known for pike fishing & water sports. Abergavenny Museum (9 min) Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Black Mountain (53 min) This low peak & hiking spot features picturesque views of rolling hills in a serene setting. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (16 min) Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (20 min) Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. Big Pit National Coal Museum (22 min) Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. Abergavenny Market (10 min) Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr (9 min) History and architecture Ysgyryd Fawr (21 min) Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Brecon Mountain Railway (31 min) Traditional steam engine journey with observation carriages, plus workshop visits and lake views. |