{"id":21,"date":"2014-01-07T17:56:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T17:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pontganolcottage.co.uk\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2021-10-20T16:55:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T16:55:28","slug":"the-local-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pontganolcottage.co.uk\/the-local-area\/","title":{"rendered":"The local area"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The local area – Crickhowell, Brecon, Abergavenny and Monmouth<\/h1>\n

Llangynidr is positioned neatly between Tal-y-bont \u00a0(on the way to Brecon) and Crickhowell, near Glanusk, where the Green Man<\/a> festival is held in August. Slightly further afield lie the bigger towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth.<\/p>\n

For outdoorsy types, such as keen walkers and cyclists, the Brecon Beacons and Llangynidr mountain are close by, and there’s less strenuous walks along the canal to the one of the two pubs in Llangynidr village. For those fond of the water, Llangorse Lake is also nearby offering a range of water-based activities. Or you can take day boats from Brecon along the canal to appreciate life from a different perspective.<\/p>\n

And, if you’re more keen on being less active, then the little holiday cottage sits in the Brecon Beacons National Park<\/a>\u00a0so you can just sit in the garden and enjoy the view in the daytime, and once night falls you can appreciate her setting in the International Dark Sky Reserve<\/a>\u00a0whether you’re a keen stargazer (or just an old romantic).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Crickhowell<\/h2>\n

Crickhowell is a small but very lovely little market town with a variety of proudly independent shops, cafes and pubs that are perfect for whiling away a morning or afternoon. There’s also a\u00a0ruined castle<\/a>.\u00a0Visit Crickhowell<\/a> has lots more information about the town and what to do there, but a visit to the chocolate shop<\/a>, the bookshop<\/a> and a long potter around Nicholls<\/a>\u00a0are never a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Brecon<\/h2>\n

Brecon<\/a> is a pretty and historic \u00a0market town,\u00a0where the internationally-famous jazz festival<\/a> is held every year. It also has\u00a0a\u00a0Norman cathedral<\/a>. It’s a pleasant spot for wandering, shopping, or taking in some culture at the theatre<\/a>. There’s a lovely bookshop-come-cafe called The Hours<\/a>, which is a great spot for book- or food-lovers, and a gorgeous gallery Found<\/a>, which has constantly changing exhibitions. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Abergavenny<\/h2>\n

The gateway to Wales, Abergavenny<\/a> sits between seven hills. Home to food festivals<\/a> and a history that goes back beyond the Romans, it’s definitely worth having a wander around. And, if you feel like relaxing a little more, then the afternoon tea at the Angel Hotel<\/a> comes recommended! The hotel has a brilliant sourdough bakery too. And cheese lovers shouldn’t miss the first outpost of Madame Fromage<\/a> outside Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Monmouth<\/h2>\n

The border country town feels more English than a lot of its neighbours. Monmouth<\/a> is also the birthplace of Henry V, and has the only 13th-century medieval preserved bridge of its design across the river Monnow – is that enough to make you want to visit?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Outdoor activities<\/h2>\n

The Brecon Beacons National Park and surrounding area is an incredible place for outdoor activities. Choose from walking, climbing, wild swimming, narrow-boating, caving, biking, horse-riding, paragliding, hangliding, or oodles more. The area is not only great for those who like to experience full-throttle outdoor life, but also those who enjoy a more sedate holiday and still want to see the amazing countryside first hand. You can choose and set your own pace, whether that means relaxing, or high-adrenaline, but whatever you do it will be surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the local area. A good place to start looking is Black Mountain Activities<\/a>\u00a0and there are heaps of local activity providers on the\u00a0Brecon Beacons<\/a> website too. One thing that’s caught my eye recently is Jacob sheep trekking<\/a>, which sounds like lots of fun and a great way to spend time outside.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Things to do for kids<\/h2>\n

As well as keeping grown ups entertained there are heaps of child-friendly activities too. There\u2019s a train that goes up the mountain, the Brecon Beacons Mountain Railway<\/a>\u00a0which is generally adored by little ones. You can also hire boats for the day to go on the canal in Brecon<\/a>.\u00a0 There’s outdoor farm-based adventure at Cantref<\/a>, or pedaloes to hire<\/a> at Llangorse lake. If your little ones love animals, there are sheep to go on a walk with<\/a>, or\u00a0red kites to feed<\/a>. And if it’s history and excitement that you’re looking for then\u00a0there\u2019s Big Pit<\/a>, a coal pit that you can go down into with former miners. There’s also loads of castles nearby as well; the huge castle at Raglan<\/a>, the brilliant round tower at\u00a0Tretower <\/a>and the absolutely stunning setting of\u00a0Carreg Cennen<\/a> are all definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Eating out in the area<\/h2>\n

The holiday cottage is in an area well served by\u00a0some great pubs, gastropubs and restaurants – some easier to find than others. Those definitely worth a mention (and lingering over a long lunch) include chef Stephen Terry’s\u00a0The Hardwick<\/a>, Foyles of Glasbury<\/a> is another lovely spot as is The Bell<\/a> at Skenfrith. Also in the area are the Felin Fach Griffin<\/a> and the Michelin-starred Walnut Tree<\/a> at Llanddewi Skirrid. Recent cottage guests have waxed lyrical about the recently re-opened Kestrel <\/a>on the Crickhowell to Brecon road, which isn’t too far from the cottage either. For a light lunch, then the Baker’s Table<\/a> at Talgarth Mill is worth a visit, as is No 18<\/a> in Crickhowell.<\/p>\n

There’s also heaps of other options, whether you’re going out, or staying in for a takeaway.<\/p>\n

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Italian<\/h3>\n

Prezzo<\/a>, Abergavenny\u00a0NP7 5BQ\u00a001873 857390<\/p>\n

Pizza Express<\/a>, Monmouth\u00a0NP25 3EN\u00a001600 719720<\/p>\n

La Brasseria Italiana<\/a>, Abergavenny\u00a001873 737937<\/p>\n

Pizzorante<\/a>, Abergavenny\u00a0NP7 5SD\u00a001873 857777<\/p>\n

Indian<\/h3>\n

Red Indigo<\/a>, Crickhowell (and Hay-on-Wye)\u00a0NP8 1DL\u00a001873 811175<\/p>\n

Masala<\/a>, Brynmawr\u00a0NP23 4AN\u00a001495 312057<\/p>\n

Cinnamon Tree<\/a>, Abergavenny\u00a0NP7 5EW\u00a001873 851 133<\/p>\n

Sizzling Balti<\/a>, Abergavenny NP7 5EX\u00a00333 370 9000<\/p>\n

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\nAbergavenny<\/a> NP7 5AD 01873 855800
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Thai<\/h3>\n

Boonta Too, Abergavenny NP7 5EW\u00a001873 737757<\/p>\n

Drovers Thai<\/a>, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5PT 01597 822508<\/p>\n

Thai Gallery<\/a>, Hereford HR4 9AR\u00a001432 277374<\/p>\n

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Kongs<\/a>, Abergavenny NP7 5PB\u00a001873 850320<\/p>\n

Sing Lee, Abergavenny NP7 5EW 01873 854917<\/p>\n

Red Dragon, Brecon\u00a0LD3 7LB\u00a001874 611611<\/p>\n

Pubs<\/h3>\n

The Coach and Horses<\/a>, Llangynidr\u00a0NP8 1LS\u00a001874 730245<\/p>\n

The Red Lion<\/a>, Llangynidr\u00a0NP8 1NT\u00a001874 730223<\/p>\n

The Kestrel<\/a>, nr Crickhowell\u00a0NP8 1SB\u00a001874 731044<\/p>\n

The Bear<\/a>, Crickhowell\u00a0NP8 1BW\u00a001873 810408<\/p>\n

The Dragon Inn<\/a>, Crickhowell\u00a0NP8 1BE 01873 810362<\/p>\n

Foyles of Glasbury<\/a>, Glasbury nr Hay-on-Wye\u00a001497 847550<\/p>\n

The Angel Hotel<\/a>, Abergavenny<\/p>\n

Michelin stars and other awards<\/h3>\n

The Walnut Tree<\/a>, Llandewi Skirrid nr Abergavenny NP7 8AW<\/p>\n

The Crown at Whitebrook<\/a>, nr Monmouth\u00a001600 860 254<\/p>\n

The Hardwick<\/a>, Abergavenny\u00a0NP7 9AA\u00a001873 854220<\/p>\n

The Felin Fach Griffin<\/a>, Brecon\u00a0LD3 0UB\u00a001874 620111<\/p>\n

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Llangynidr\u00a0village<\/h2>\n

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The little holiday cottage sits in lower Llangynidr, near the church and very close to the Red Lion<\/a> pub. After a brief 5 minute walk down the country lanes opposite the cottage, you will find the gorgeous Monmouthshire and Brecon canal and a further 5 minutes of walking will take you to the river Usk.<\/p>\n

In upper Llangynidr you will find the local shop – Walnut Tree Stores, with a cafe out the back over looking the river and another pub – the Coach and Horses – situated at a flight of locks on the canal. The Coach recently opened a deli and serves up fresh meat, fish, cheeses and all sorts of delights that you can make a feast from.<\/p>\n

The showfield, tennis courts and the village hall, where the annual agricultural show is held run between one end of the village and the other. There’s also a regular farmers’ market<\/a>\u00a0on the last Sunday of the month.\u00a0The whole village is overlooked by the stunning Llangynidr mountain, and has views towards the Table mountain.<\/p>\n

History<\/h3>\n

Formerly part of the manor of Tretower, Llangynidr village was granted to Sir William Herbert in 1442, (thanks wikipedia)<\/a>. One of my relatives, Dorothea Watkins, also wrote a book on the history of the village, which is\u00a0called Shadows in the Landscape<\/a>, available from Amazon (or in my case, formerly my Dad’s bookcase, now at the cottage).<\/p>\n

To give you more of a flavour of the place, here’s an excerpt from the Crickhowell and district official guide to Llangynidr (published in 1961 and costing 1\/6!).<\/p>\n

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‘Llangynidr is a scattered village in pretty surroundings on the south bank of the River Usk some four miles from Crickhowell. It is more easily approached from Crickhowell by the road on the southern side of the river, but may also be approached from the main Crickhowell to Brecon road by turning left on approaching Bwlch. The southern route follows the line of the river for half of the distance and then the Brecon\/Newport canal to Llangynidr, providing excellent views of the valley. While the other route takes the traveller over the old stone river bridge at Llangynidr which provides rewarding views of singular beauty both up and downstream.<\/em><\/p>\n

From Llangynidr the Duffryn Crawnon and Glaisfer valleys cut deeply into the northern slopes of Mynydd Llangnidr, both providing pleasant walks or drives and giving access to the mountain slopes beyond. Tor-y-foel, a hill which rises prominently to the west of the village, is easily accessible from the road on the north west side of Duffryn Crawnon. The mountain road (easily negotiable by car) from Llangynidr to Beaufort provides a magnificent panoramic view to the north including Llangorse Lake in its beautiful setting. The return journey from this point may be made by a further mountain road which descends to Llangattock, again providing wonderful views of the Usk valley.’<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The local area - Crickhowell, Brecon, Abergavenny and Monmouth Llangynidr is positioned neatly between Tal-y-bont \u00a0(on the way to Brecon) and Crickhowell, near Glanusk, where the Green Man festival is held in August. Slightly further afield lie the bigger towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth. 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