Llangorse & Bwlch
Everything you need to know...
Llangorse
A pretty village with popular pubs, near to Llangorse Lake, the biggest natural lake in South Wales and boasts a replica Crannog - a medieval home built on stilts in the Lake. Support the community council with a couple of quid for the dog wash at the toilets on the Common.
Bwlch
A village with a pub and a corner shop - ideally positioned at the highest point on the A40 with views down the valley linking Abergavenny to Brecon.
Where to stay...
You will find family-run bed and breakfasts, luxury hotels and the very best self-catering, glamping and camping sites.
Where to eat...
The Nantyfiin Cider Mill, The Manor and The Dragon Inn serve great food using the best local produce or the world-famous Bear Hotel in Crickhowell. There is a café culture in both towns, try the Copper Kettle Tearoom on the outskirts of Abergavenny.
What to do...
Activities
If you need to burn some energy - choose from horse riding, climbing, bouldering, boating, canoeing, paddleboarding or walking.
Two places for horse riding in are Ellesmere or Llangorse Multi Activity Centre. The activity centre also boasts, indoor rock climbing and bouldering, outdoor assault course, family taster days and an onsite café! Hire a rowing boat, canoe, stand up paddle board or pedalo to take on Llangorse Lake. If the stone hut by the jetty is shut try the Lakeside shop. If you fancy some air start at Llangasty Church on the other side of the Lake and head through the fields to the bird hide and back (about an hour round trip).
Bwlch with Altitude is a 12 mile circular walk climbing two hills, linking Bwlch and Llangorse. Bwlch with Fortitude is a 7.5 mile circular walk taking in Bwlch, Cwmdu and Tretower. Bwlch with Magnitude is a 10.5 mile walk over Tor y Foel via the village of Llangynidr. Please go to www.aroundllangorseandbwlch.co.uk for further details of the walks.
Dark Skies Stargazing sites:
Llangorse Lake Enjoy the skies above South Wales’ largest lake against the sounds of otters, voles and waterfowl in the reeds.
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Shopping Need a pint of milk or bread? Try The Gate Shop Bwlch or Llangorse Lakeside shop. On the other side of the lake, the Kitchen Garden grows and sells vegetables, fruit, edible flowers, unusual shop with books, cards, preserves, wine, sustainable gifts.
Beacons Farm Shop offers ready made snacks and wonderful local game to cook at home - friendly staff will offer helpful suggestions on cooking if you ask them. They also have a café.
10:00-12:30
Horse riding at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre or Ellesmere. Or Indoor climbing, bouldering at the Multi Activity Centre.
12:30-13:30
Lunch at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre Café.
13:30-16:30
Visit the Crannog on Llangorse side of lake then drive round to Llangasty and walk to the bird hide,
followed by coffee and cakes at The Kitchen Garden.
19:00-21:00
Evening Meal at
The Castle in Llangorse.
