![]() Wales is a land of castles so while there make sure you take a trip to the ruins of Abergavenny Castle. It’s been nicknamed the ‘Gateway to Wales’ and makes the perfect retreat for a holiday to this spectacular country. ![]() Sorry, rambled on a bit there, but it really is very good (But don't tell anyone, I don't want the place to get all busy and spoiled.Nestled in the Usk Valley you’ll find Abergavenny, a delightful market town. The first time I stayed there, about 15 years ago, it was £3 per person per night, I don't think it's gone up much since. Mr P has some interesting stories, one being that Shergar is buried on the hillside of Blorenge. She once saw off two tentloads of gits who'd kept everyone awake the night before playing loud music and singing. Mr P is small and wizened and has one tooth in his head and Mrs P is a tiny, but formidable, old lady who strolls around the site each day chatting to campers and carrying a big stick. There's gorgeous countryside all around with pony trekking etc. And a pub serving fabulous food and beer at the end of the entrance track (see a pattern emerging here?) It's very well situated for hillwalking, from the site you can walk up Sugar Loaf and it's only a short drive to walks up Blorenge and Skirrid Fawr. It's a field with a river running alongside, toilets and pay showers in a porta cabin and a camping barn. This is one I've been keeping to myself: Golden Grove at Llangenny, near Abergavenny. And there's a pub that does takeaway homemade food at the entrance
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