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Gilwern Wharf Picnic Site
Church Road, Gilwern, NP7 0HF
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https://canalrivertrust.org.uk
This picnic site alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal has two picnic
tables on a level, grassy area. This is a good starting point for walks along the canal
towpath. The towpath stretches for several miles/km in both directions and is
surrounded by fields and woods. There is a tarmac path to a viewing point which is
0.3 mile/470m to the west, with views across woodland, fields, the Sugar Loaf and
the Black Mountains. The path heading towards the village (east) becomes narrow
and bumpy, for a short stretch. Gilwern village is 0.2 mile/300m away along the
towpath.
How to get there: From Gilwern, take the A4077 Crickhowell Road. Just past the garage,
opposite the Corn Exchange pub (NP7 0DG) turn up Church Road, which is signposted
Llanelly Church. The entrance is 0.2 mile/300m uphill on the right hand side.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL 13 or Landranger Map 161 SO 243 146
Public Transport: Several bus routes pass through Gilwern. Check Traveline Cymru.
Parking: There is a flat, stone dust car park for up to 12 cars.
Nearest EV Charging: Main Road Car Park, Gilwern, NP7 0AJ.
Distance: Up to 2 miles/3 km.
Facilities: The village of Gilwern has shops, a petrol station and pubs.
Toilets: The nearest public toilets are in the village on Crickhowell Rd.
There is a disabled toilet (RADAR key needed).
Contact: Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre 01873 853254
or CRiC 01873 811970