Blorenge and Beyond

Boots are made for walking and Monmouthshire is made for walkers : A delightful walk along the canal and the Blorenge If you are looking for a nice little stroll along the canal, LLanfoist and Govilon are a great place to start, with fantastic views across Abergavenny and beyond. With a minor detour and a…

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Expert gives fishing masterclass

Whenever you are around the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, it’s always worth keeping your eyes and ears open as you never know who you might meet. This grey heron, was spotted fishing without a permit near the boat club at Govilon. After a little bit of fish stalking, he popped into the canal to grab…

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Brockweir & Hewelsfield Village Shop & Cafe

If you haven’t visited the Brockweir & Hewelsfield Village Shop & Cafe, near Tintern, it’s a gem in the Wye Valley. Fresh local produce, groceries & a cafe with stunning views. A community-run project with friendly and superb volunteers. We have some many great small businesses on our doorsteps, that we need to support and…

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Coffee with a View

One thing we are not short of in Monmouthshire, is great places to have a sit down, with a coffee, a bite to eat and watch the world go by. If you travelling through Monmouthshire, these two places near Abergavenny have all of the above plus amazing views of the Blorenge Mountain. Sugar Loaf Vineyards,…

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