Shaun's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great walk fairly hard summer walk in winter for more experienced walkers.
225 residents recomanen
Pen-y-Fan
Great walk fairly hard summer walk in winter for more experienced walkers.
Jurassic coastline with scenic walks or just view point to look over the sea.
15 residents recomanen
Nash Point Lighthouse
Jurassic coastline with scenic walks or just view point to look over the sea.
History of how iron was make and how families worked
37 residents recomanen
Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon
North StreetHistory of how iron was make and how families worked
Sugar Loaf
modrate walk in summer hard in winter fantastic views.
Bosc Cwmcarn
Cwmcarn Forest Drivemountain biking and walks
pleasant walk on old mine turn refuse tip now return to nature.
lots of birds for bird watching.
tirpentwys nature reserve
Pantygasseg Roadpleasant walk on old mine turn refuse tip now return to nature.
lots of birds for bird watching.
wild swimming and most beautiful views, walking area.
Keepers Bluetits on Facebook if looking to meet up for swim.
23 residents recomanen
Keeper's Pond
wild swimming and most beautiful views, walking area.
Keepers Bluetits on Facebook if looking to meet up for swim.
wild swimming and just a walk along the banks to a coffee shop in village of Usk is a treat and unwind.
River Usk
wild swimming and just a walk along the banks to a coffee shop in village of Usk is a treat and unwind.
See blossom in April/May time.
beautiful walks with ponds and large native woodlands.
12 residents recomanen
Parc de Pontypool
See blossom in April/May time.
beautiful walks with ponds and large native woodlands.
Tredegar Park
Very Big Park set in Grand Grounds.
Walk area with forest and reservoir.
Pilgrim's way runs along side area, it climbs up high to views across Bristol channel.
Blaen Bran Community Woodland Car Park
Walk area with forest and reservoir.
Pilgrim's way runs along side area, it climbs up high to views across Bristol channel.
Twmbarlwm
Iron Age Settlement with stunning views and walk along Pilgrims way.
Caerleon
Roman Town with Biggest Aptithitor outside of Italy.
Roman Museum.
Abadia de Tintern / Abaty Tyndryn
Breath Taking and incredable place.
Ski Slope
Get some Ski Practice on fine long slope .
Nice small walk with big Redwood Pines and scenic ponds with unusual built House is unique.
The American gardens
64 Channel ViewNice small walk with big Redwood Pines and scenic ponds with unusual built House is unique.
Cwmbran Boating Lake
Fantastic place to walk feed ducks and have hot chocolate.
Walk on the monthshire and Breaconshire canal.
Coffee shop.
look at lots of boats.
25 residents recomanen
Goytre Wharf
Old Abergavenny RoadWalk on the monthshire and Breaconshire canal.
Coffee shop.
look at lots of boats.
Flat access, cafe and small to big walks.
30 residents recomanen
Reserva de fauna de Newport Wetlands RSPB
West Nash RoadFlat access, cafe and small to big walks.
Crickhowell
Beautiful Town with shops, cafe, pubs and lovely builds.
Take walk from Pontypool Park up to The Shell Grotto only open on set dates but the walk and views are fabulous and it is why the spot was chosen in mid 1800's.
Shell Grotto Pontypool Park
Take walk from Pontypool Park up to The Shell Grotto only open on set dates but the walk and views are fabulous and it is why the spot was chosen in mid 1800's.
Great place to start a day on the canal with a coffee or hot chocolate in the boat cafe.
walks to Cwmbran stop in Open Hearth Pub or to The Star Pub On Way to Abergavenny just off the canal 400m.
Pontymoile Basin
Great place to start a day on the canal with a coffee or hot chocolate in the boat cafe.
walks to Cwmbran stop in Open Hearth Pub or to The Star Pub On Way to Abergavenny just off the canal 400m.
Such a Great Castell to visit and walk around with views like no other and Town of Raglan close by to look around.
134 residents recomanen
Castell de Raglan
Castle RoadSuch a Great Castell to visit and walk around with views like no other and Town of Raglan close by to look around.
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetFood, History, sight seeing and see a show.
Free Entry Great Day Out of Welsh history, culture and life through the ages.
328 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Història de St Fagans
Free Entry Great Day Out of Welsh history, culture and life through the ages.
15mins in car is Guardian of the valley, in memory of lives lost in mining disaster, set in landscape grounds.
6 residents recomanen
The Guardian Of The Valleys
Six Bells Road15mins in car is Guardian of the valley, in memory of lives lost in mining disaster, set in landscape grounds.
Llanover House
Stately set in outstanding gardens only open on getting dates.
45 mins drive lots to see around the Town, stop off in cafe or walk on the canal.
108 residents recomanen
Brecon
45 mins drive lots to see around the Town, stop off in cafe or walk on the canal.
Llanthony
Stunning views and tranquil area within 45mins drive.
Located between Abergavenny Monmouth, set in a stunning location and the drive to it is part of the outing.
31 residents recomanen
White Castle
Located between Abergavenny Monmouth, set in a stunning location and the drive to it is part of the outing.
Lovely relaxing walk around the lakes which was once open cast mine then regenerated to this tranquil place winter or summer.
See the wild foul birds that change with the seasons.
Even nip up to The Whistle Pub for a meal n refreshments.
Could even cycle not far from your digs on the old train track access from car park NP4 6QP turn right about 6miles ride up.
8 residents recomanen
Garn Lakes
Lovely relaxing walk around the lakes which was once open cast mine then regenerated to this tranquil place winter or summer.
See the wild foul birds that change with the seasons.
Even nip up to The Whistle Pub for a meal n refreshments.
Could even cycle not far from your digs on the old train track access from car park NP4 6QP turn right about 6miles ride up.
Pleasant walks and lovely gardens.
41 residents recomanen
Museu i Galeria d'Art del Castell de Cyfarthfa
Brecon RoadPleasant walks and lovely gardens.
Go Down Coal Mine for free.
take a picnic for the outstanding views when back on top.
174 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de la Mina de Carbó Big Pit
Go Down Coal Mine for free.
take a picnic for the outstanding views when back on top.
history
Set in stunning area, with lots of History to take in.
Combine it with visit to Chrickhowell.
29 residents recomanen
Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Set in stunning area, with lots of History to take in.
Combine it with visit to Chrickhowell.
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Lovely setting for a steam train ride.
one of the best Roman sites out side of Italy
33 residents recomanen
Banys de la Fortalesa Romana de Caerleon
High Streetone of the best Roman sites out side of Italy
Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum
Park Roadfind out about local history like the creation of Japanese China wear.
hiking/walking
Folly Tower
Great views and super walk.
see seven county's on clear day.
Llangattock Escarpment
Such Beautiful location for walk and fantastic views.
Black Mountains, Wales
Outstanding walks with fantastic landscapes.
Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkBeautiful landscape and stunning waterfalls.
asporting Events
Drive and use Park n Ride.
catch Train from Pontypool, Cwmbran or Newport.
324 residents recomanen
Estadi Principality
Westgate StreetDrive and use Park n Ride.
catch Train from Pontypool, Cwmbran or Newport.
Music
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann StreetMusic and Events
Wild Swimming
River Taff
Wild Swimming join Taff Dippers on Facebook for locations
Wild swimming or canoing look up Angela Jones swim wild Wye on Facebook.
35 residents recomanen
River Wye
Wild swimming or canoing look up Angela Jones swim wild Wye on Facebook.
St. Anthony's Well
Take a Relaxing walk flask towel and have a dip in the Well.
Run-Wild with Angela Jones
Book a wild swim trip with Angela.