A strenuous walk of approx 4 miles (6 km) offering great views from Twyn-yr-allt. Ideal if you do not have the time to commit to a full walk up Sugar Loaf. A long moderate climb on footpaths, green lanes and woodland tracks. Very steep descent on woodland tracks. Some stiles and expect to meet livestock.
It’s great to get out and about, walking is an enjoyable and healthy activity but there are some things you need to be aware of. Late spring, early summer and the autumn is a peak time for tick bites and Public Health Wales are reminding people about the risks.
The map shows a selection of wildlife and nature reserves close to Abergavenny.
Abergavenny is a great base for people who enjoy caving and potholing. It has some of the best caves in the UK and range from easy caves for novices up to difficult overnight camps caving for the experienced.
A strenuous walk of approx 7.5 km (4.5 miles ) taking between 2.5 and 3.5 hours. Some steep climbs and descents. Climbs are mainly along quiet country lanes with the descent down steep forest paths. There are stiles to climb and expect to meet livestock.
There’s lots of places to gain entry to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal for those who want to canoe this picturesque waterway. The canal is open for canoeing year round and the navigable section has a length of about 34 miles.
There is canoeing on the River Usk between Sennybridge and Crickhowell during the period 18th October and 2nd March. Outside this period canoeing is only allowed if water levels are high. Be aware that the River Usk is not ideal for novice paddlers.
This is a 6 km (4 mile) walk that has some moderate to steep gradients to climb. Most of the climb is on quiet country lanes but there is a short steep forest track to the summit of Ysgyryd Fach. Most of the walk is along farmland and rough paths with some stiles to climb. [...]
Update: Footpath along River Usk has now been repaired. This is an easy level walk with some stiles to cross but there is no gradients to climb. The walk is mainly across fields so you will encounter livestock along the route. The walk is 8 km (5 miles) in length and should be completed in [...]
