Did you know there is a bowling green in Gilwern? No? Where is it? This is the common response when club members talk to people who live in or near Gilwern. Well, your bowling green is located in the playing fields beside the car park off Common Road. And if you’re thinking that Bowls is […]
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Crickhowell and District Community Partnership for Activities and Sport
The Crickhowell and District Community Partnership for activities and sport is holding an Open Evening on April 16th at the Crickhowell Community High School, to promote the development of the Sports Facilities on the High School Site. We would very much welcome your involvement in the evening as there will be opportunity for you to […]
Crug Hywel (Table Mountain)
This month’s walk is likely to be familiar to residents of Crickhowell, being that it is right on their doorstep. The level top of Crug Hywel is quite unusual; you can see why it’s called Table Mountain and also why your average Iron age chieften might want to put a fort there. The walk […]
The South Wales Three Peaks Trial
The Three Peaks trial takes place this year on Saturday 28th March. Here, Chris Lewis, Trial Co-ordinator, provides a window on the event’s history. The Three Peaks Trial is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. Up to 900 walkers travel from as far away as Cornwall, Cumbria […]
Did you know Abergavenny is nationally acclaimed for its walking welcome?
We all know Abergavenny and its surrounding countryside is a beautiful place to walk. People come from all over the UK, and even further to tread the foothills of the Black Mountains, enjoy the tranquillity of the canal and explore the many valleys in the Vale of Usk and in the Brecon Beacons. Did you […]
Mynydd Llangorse Walk
This circular walk over Mynydd Llangorse is walk is all about the views. For the first half of the walk Llangorse lake glistens below and the Beacons loom off to the west. The second half takes in the sweep of the Usk Valley and the main mass of the Black Mountains, topped by the […]
Don’t Get Lost!
Common Navigation Mistakes and how to avoid them. Over the years, I have taught thousands of walkers the art of navigation, and have come to the conclusion that nearly everyone makes the same mistakes. For example, most people think the compass is the most important navigation tool, whereas in reality, it is the map. After […]
Take a Hike for the Benefit of your Mind, Body and Spirit
We all know that walking is good for us. Going for a walk is a healthy pastime which can help to reduce the waistline and keep us in shape. Plenty of people take to the gym or hop on a treadmill as a quick and convenient way to fight the flab and keep fit, but […]
Follow the Tenner Trail and grab yourself a local bargain!
It’s that time of year again! Totally Locally Crickhowell have organised a ‘Tenner Trail’ in support of the town’s Walking Festival which takes place from 28th February to 8th March. Forty six of Crickhowell’s independent shops, businesses and artisans have created £10 deals which will be available during this period, ranging from lunches, cream teas, […]
Follow the Tenner Trail and grab yourself a local bargain!
It’s that time of year again! Totally Locally Crickhowell have organised a ‘Tenner Trail’ in support of the town’s Walking Festival which takes place from 28th February to 8th March. Forty six of Crickhowell’s independent shops, businesses and artisans have created £10 deals which will be available during this period, ranging from lunches, cream teas, […]
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