LOCAL
ATTRACTIONS
We have complied a “taster” of places local and up to an hour’s drive away. You can go a long way on Welsh miles! So whether you wish to just marinate in the glories of a welsh valley, find laughter and adrenaline with your kids, or visit the varied delights of the many towns and cities nearby there is something for everyone.
LOCAL
GRAY HILL
~2 miles
A 30 minute walk from the house with a great view.
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LLANDEGFEDD LAKE
14 miles
Watersports like Paddle & Pedal Board, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Water Zorbing, Open Swimming. Great Modern Cafe overlooking the lake.
VUE CINEMA
16 miles
Great value cinema with reclining seats.10-Pin Bowling also on-site.
What's On?
WYE VALLEY GREENWAY
8 miles
Only opened in 2021 this 5 mile new walking / cycling pathway joins Chepstow to Tintern Abbey.
WHITESTONE WALKS
12 miles
Great panoramic walks, quaint shops and Gentle wooded walks with seating places and glorious views. Not far from Tintern for cafes and lunch..
CHILDREN
DIVING & ACTIVITY
9 miles
The National Diving & Activity Centre has Zip wires, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Paddle Boards, Bike Hire & a Cafe.
BRISTOL
15 miles
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WALNUT TREE FARM PARK
19 miles
Many animals, not just farm. Play Barn. Cafe. Lots of space. Picnics.
ST. FAGAN'S MUSEUM
29 miles
St. Fagan's National Museum of History is a Great day out. See Wales through the ages with many different buildings. Very interactive. Children's play park, etc.
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
37 miles
Westonbirt National Arboretum in Autumn is stunning but a good family day out all year round. Cafe & visitor centre.
BREAM BEACH
54 miles
A 7 mile stretch of sand with sand dunes.
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FOREST OF DEAN
15 miles
Go Ape, Bike Hire and forest trails, Woodland sculpture trail and more.
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WYE VALLEY
20 miles
The Wye Valley - Symonds is a great place for a walk, panoramic views, kayaking or Pub Lunch by the river.
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CWNCARN FOREST DRIVE
23 miles
A seven mile one way private drive. Cafe, stop off points, carparks, play park, glorious views. Take all day.
THE BIG PIT
24 miles
Great for a rainy day and FREE! Go down a real coal mine and here the tales from the coal miners themselves. Really good fun.
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BLAENAVON HERITAGE
26 miles
At Blaenavon World Heritage site you can Explore the industrial past of Wales, Museums, Cafe, Industrial Trail, or a Steam train Ride. Most activities are free & inside.
BIRDS OF PRAY
35 miles
The International Centre for Birds of Pray has many Birds of Prey, Cafe. Experience days or evenings.
PORTHCAWL BEACH
40 miles
A few beaches, most dog friendly.
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WYE VALLEY GREENWAY
8 miles
Only opened in 2021 this 5 mile new walking / cycling pathway joins Chepstow to Tintern Abbey.
LLANDEGFEDD LAKE
14 miles
Paddle & Pedal Board, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Water Zorbing, Open Swimming. Great Modern Cafe overlooking the lake
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CARDIFF
20 miles
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BATH
25 miles
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FFOREST FAWR
28 miles
A number of different walking trails. Not far from Castle Coch. Scenes from Merlin and Sherlock shot here!
WATCH HOUSE BAY
36 miles
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SAND BAY BEACH
40 miles
Not the nearest to us but the quickest to get to if the traffic is good.
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COUNTRYSIDE
CWMCARN FOREST DRIVE
23 miles
A seven mile one way private drive. Cafe, stop off points, carparks, play park, glorious views. Take all day. £8 per car.
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FOUR WATERFALL WALK
55 miles
The waterfalls walks are in the west of the Beacons but worth a daytrip with many falls including this one that you can walk behind.
WESTONBIRT NATIONAL
37 miles
Westonbirth National Arboretum in autumn is stunning but a good family day out all year round. Cafe & visitor centre.
BRECON BEACONS WALK
50 miles
This Horseshoe Ridge Walk for the fit and adventurous. A stunning 10 mile circular walk around the major peaks in the Brecon Beacons.
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THE BLACK & WHITE TRAIL
120 miles Circular Tour
If you love long car tours with country views the whole way and quaint villages of Tudor history.
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GRAY HILL
2 miles
A 30 minute walk from the house with a great view.
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MALVERN HILLS
40 miles
Great panoramic walks, quaint shops and cafes.
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WHITESTONE WALKS
12 miles
Gentle wooded walks with seating places and glorious views. Not far from Tintern for cafes and lunch.
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THE SKIRRID
30 miles
Walk from NT car park through a wood and a small climb to a great view
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KENTCHURCH COURT GARDENS
36 miles
Great car journey to reach this tucked away house, deer park and garden packed with unusual plants. Good for a picnic and meandering walks. (Dogs on leads)
PEN Y FAN
52 miles
The highest mountain in the Beacons. You can take the shortest but very popular from the A470 or longer quieter routes from the North.
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WYE VALLEY GREENWAY
8 miles
Only opened in 2021 this 5 mile new walking / cycling pathway joins Chepstow to Tintern Abbey.
SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
29 miles
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WYE VALLEY - SYMONDS YAT
20 miles
Great place for a walk, panoramic views, kayaking or Pub Lunch by the river.
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CHEDDAR GORGE
25 miles
Grand cliffs, caves, walks, cafes and gift shops.
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LLANTHONY PRIORY
35 miles
Historic ruin with walks up to Offa's Dyke. Continue on in the car to the Gospel Pass and Hay on Wye.
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WALNUT TREE FARM PARK
19 miles
Many animals, not just farm. Play Barn. Cafe. Lots of space. Picnics.
RSPB WETLAND CENTRE
14 miles
RSPB Newport Wetland Centre has a large visitor centre with Cafe.
OFFA'S DYKE PATH
36 miles
177 miles long! You can find the path locally near Chepstow but for big views and a hike head up to Llanthony.
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HAY-ON-WYE
50 miles
Might seem a long way to go to visit the famous literary town but the journey is all part of the experience.
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THE COTSWOLDS
40 miles
Beautiful towns and villages, countryside and family tourist attractions.
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BRECON BEACONS PARK
~30 miles
This National Park is great for a car tour, countryside walks, mountain climbs, lovely towns and villages.
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DOG FRIENLY
ST FAGAN'S MUSEUM
29 miles
This National Museum of History is a great day out. See Wales through the ages with many different buildings. Very interactive.
WHITESTONE WALKS
12 miles
Gentle wooded walks with seating places and glorious views. Not far from Tintern for cafes and lunch.
WYE VALLEY
8 miles
The Wye Valley Greenway is only opened in 2021 this 5 mile new walking / cycling pathway joins Chepstow to Tintern Abbey.
MALVERN HILLS
40 miles
Great panoramic walks, quaint shops and cafes.
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PORTHCAWL BEACH
~30 miles
A few beaches, most dog friendly.
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SANDY BAY BEACH
40 miles
Not the nearest to us but the quickest to get to if the traffic is good.
CWMCARN FORREST
23 miles
This forrest drive is a seven mile one way private drive. Cafe, stop off points, carparks, play park, glorious views. Take all day. £8 per car.
THE SKRIRRID
30 miles
Walk from NT car park through a wood and a small climb to a great view.
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THE FORREST OF DEAN
15 miles
Go Ape, Bike Hire and forest trails, Woodland sculpture trail and more.
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CHEDDAR GORGE
25 miles
Grand cliffs, caves, walks, cafes and gift shops.
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FFOREST FAWR
28 miles
A number of different walking trails. Not far from Castle Coch. Scenes from Merlin and Sherlock shot here!
WESTONBIRTH
37 miles
This National Arboretum in Autumn is stunning but a good family day out all year round. Cafe & visitor centre.
WYE VALLEY
20 miles
The Wye Valley - Symonds Yah, is a great place for a walk, panoramic views, kayaking or Pub Lunch by the river.
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BRECON BEACONS
~30 miles
Brecon Beacons National Park is great for a car tour, countryside walks, mountain climbs, lovely towns and villages.
CASTLES/HISTORIC BUILDINGS
RAGLAN CASTLE
15 miles
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CRICKHOWELL
31 miles
Visit Recommendations: Bookish Bookshop + Coffee Shop & Latte Da Coffee Shop
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EASTNOR CASTLE
45 miles
Fantastic castle with great interiors. Lovely grounds for picnics and dog walks (grounds only)
CAERLEON
10 miles
Walk from NT car park through a wood and a small climb to a great Roman amphitheatre. Museum, Roman baths.
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CAERPHILLY CASTLE
25 miles
Great large castle with moat. Dog friendly on ground floor only.
BLAENAVON WORLD HERITAGE SITE
35 miles
Explore the industrial past of Wales, Museums, Cafe, Industrial Trail, or a Steam train Ride. Most activities are free and most inside. See the website on the picture link for all the adventures.
USK CASTLE
12 miles
Lovely quaint local town. Usk Castle (pictured). Number Forty Nine Coffee Shop.
ST. FAGAN'S MUSEUM
29 miles
This National Museum of History is a great day out. See Wales through the ages with many different buildings. Very interactive. Children's play park. Manor House and Gardens, Farm animals with over 100 acres of Parkland. Cafe. Entry is FREE but you have to get tickets online before you arrive.
LLANTHONY PRIORY
35 miles
Historic ruin with walks up to Offa's Dyke. Continue on in the car to the Gospel Pass and Hay on Wye
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HIKING
THE SKIRRID
30 miles
Walk from NT car park through a wood and a small climb to a great view.
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PEN Y FAN
52 miles
The highest mountain in the Beacons. You can take the shortest but very popular from the A470 or longer quieter routes from the North.
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SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
29 miles
Many paths to the top. Great views. Vinyard & Cafe nearby.
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FROM THE HOUSE
0 miles
Many walks down the country lanes right from your doorstep.
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OFFA'S DYKE PATH
36 miles
177 miles long! You can find the path locally near Chepstow but for big views and a hike head up to Llanthony
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FOUR WATERFALLS
55 miles
The waterfalls walks are in the west of the Beacons but worth a day trip with many falls including this one.
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HORSESHOE RIDGE
50 miles
For the fit and adventurous. A stunning 10 mile circular ridge walk around the major peaks in the Brecon Beacons.
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