The Monmouthshire Walking Festival supported by Kate Humble kicks off on October 21st with ten days of action for everyone. There are over 30 walks with at least one ‘serious’ walk a day in the are of Monmouthshire  plus a whole host of special interest walks and events. The Festival has collaborated with local groups [...]

Govilon Heritage group are running a guided circular walk along the picturesque Abergavenny to Merthyr railway and the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal in and around Govilon.  We will view the site of an ancient forge, and discover how the industrial revolution changed this rural corner of Monmouthshire.  The walk follows the abandoned railway track, quiet [...]

Our next two summer guided heritage walks are almost upon us.
Saturday 10th July: Forge & Railway Heritage Trail
Start at 10.30 from The Forge Car Park, Govilon (SO 265133)
This 1.9 mile circular stroll along the picturesque old railway line visits the sites of an ancient forge, the Govilon aqueduct and Bailey’s canal wharf.  Free parking, family [...]