Guidebook for Skenfrith
Food Scene
A pub/restaurant that has won many awards is the perfect place for an evening meal or a drink by the river. Homegrown produce the food is amazing, a must if you come to the area.
34 locals recommend
The Bell at Skenfrith
A pub/restaurant that has won many awards is the perfect place for an evening meal or a drink by the river. Homegrown produce the food is amazing, a must if you come to the area.
The Skirrid Mountain Inn claims to be one of the oldest pubs in Wales and is said to have a history dating back over 900 years.
After a long walk this is the perfect place for a great refreshment
20 locals recommend
The Skirrid Mountain Inn
The Skirrid Mountain Inn claims to be one of the oldest pubs in Wales and is said to have a history dating back over 900 years.
After a long walk this is the perfect place for a great refreshment
The Walnut Tree Inn, Michelin-starred restaurant offers proper dining and drinking in an informal setting in South Wales. The food is an eclectic mix, based on Shaun Hill's personal taste, paired with sound cooking techniques; rather than a particular country's cuisine. A unifying feature is the core of excellent ingredients.
81 locals recommend
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree Inn, Michelin-starred restaurant offers proper dining and drinking in an informal setting in South Wales. The food is an eclectic mix, based on Shaun Hill's personal taste, paired with sound cooking techniques; rather than a particular country's cuisine. A unifying feature is the core of excellent ingredients.
The Hardwick restaurant run by owner and chef, Stephen Terry - simply the finest dining experience in and around Abergavenny.
68 locals recommend
The Hardwick
The Hardwick restaurant run by owner and chef, Stephen Terry - simply the finest dining experience in and around Abergavenny.
This cosy 18th century pub overlooks the beautiful Garway common.
12 locals recommend
The Garway Moon Inn
This cosy 18th century pub overlooks the beautiful Garway common.
The Landlords, William and Kasia have travelled the world of food, drink and hospitality and find themselves on the wild borderlands between Wales and England. Having always been admirers of this beautiful part of the world, they are on a mission to maintain the heritage and charm of this gorgeous pub on the river for the whole local community to enjoy.
18 locals recommend
The Bridge Inn Kentchurch
B4347The Landlords, William and Kasia have travelled the world of food, drink and hospitality and find themselves on the wild borderlands between Wales and England. Having always been admirers of this beautiful part of the world, they are on a mission to maintain the heritage and charm of this gorgeous pub on the river for the whole local community to enjoy.
The New Inn
Parks & Nature
This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.
20 locals recommend
The Skirrid Mountain Inn
This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.
Peering between the ridges of the Llanwenarth, Deri and Rholben hills, the Sugar Loaf is one of the highest peaks in the heart of the Black Mountains. It stands at 596m high and offers glorious panoramic views across South Wales, the Brecon Beacons, and into south-west England.
94 locals recommend
Sugar Loaf
Peering between the ridges of the Llanwenarth, Deri and Rholben hills, the Sugar Loaf is one of the highest peaks in the heart of the Black Mountains. It stands at 596m high and offers glorious panoramic views across South Wales, the Brecon Beacons, and into south-west England.
This last outcrop of the Black Mountains, rising dramatically out of the landscape, is rich in history as well as wilderness. Spectacular views abound in every direction and a walk to its summit is both exhilarating and rewarding.
37 locals recommend
Skirrid Fawr
This last outcrop of the Black Mountains, rising dramatically out of the landscape, is rich in history as well as wilderness. Spectacular views abound in every direction and a walk to its summit is both exhilarating and rewarding.
Blorenge, also called The Blorenge, is a prominent hill overlooking the valley of the River Usk near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The summit plateau reaches a height of 1,841 feet.
37 locals recommend
Blorenge
Blorenge, also called The Blorenge, is a prominent hill overlooking the valley of the River Usk near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The summit plateau reaches a height of 1,841 feet.
This Herefordshire walk to the summit of Garway Hill and through the surrounding countryside offers some wonderful scenery, which lies between Ross-on-Wye and Hereford. The view from Garway Hill's summit is particularly notable including views into five counties on a clear day including eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the Gloucestershire Hills.
16 locals recommend
Garway Hill
This Herefordshire walk to the summit of Garway Hill and through the surrounding countryside offers some wonderful scenery, which lies between Ross-on-Wye and Hereford. The view from Garway Hill's summit is particularly notable including views into five counties on a clear day including eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the Gloucestershire Hills.
Arts & Culture
Home to the Hay festival you will find all sorts of wonderful shops and artsy activities within the town.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
Home to the Hay festival you will find all sorts of wonderful shops and artsy activities within the town.
Sightseeing
Skenfrith Castle is the only low-lying fortress of the three castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle, now known as the castles of the Trilateral. Like the other two castles Skenfrith is remarkably well-preserved, standing mostly to wall walk height. Again we have no early reference as to the foundation of the fortress, ...
31 locals recommend
Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle is the only low-lying fortress of the three castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle, now known as the castles of the Trilateral. Like the other two castles Skenfrith is remarkably well-preserved, standing mostly to wall walk height. Again we have no early reference as to the foundation of the fortress, ...
White Castle is the best preserved of the Three Castles, namely, White, Skenfrith and Grosmont. The heart of this castle is surrounded by powerful round towers.
The Three Castles are usually grouped together because for a large part of their history they were part of a block of territory under the control of a single lord, Hubert de Burgh.
31 locals recommend
White Castle
White Castle is the best preserved of the Three Castles, namely, White, Skenfrith and Grosmont. The heart of this castle is surrounded by powerful round towers.
The Three Castles are usually grouped together because for a large part of their history they were part of a block of territory under the control of a single lord, Hubert de Burgh.
Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, Wales. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford.
20 locals recommend
Grosmont Castle
B4347Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, Wales. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford.
Entertainment & Activities
Great cider is a timeless joy to us at Apple County. We make real cider and perry from 100% freshly pressed juice. Each cider is make from a single variety of bitter-sweet apples all grown in local orchards. We approach cider-making with all the skills and reverence of a traditional winemaker, allowing the distinctive flavours of each variety to develop through a slow, cool fermentation.
Apple County Cider Co
Great cider is a timeless joy to us at Apple County. We make real cider and perry from 100% freshly pressed juice. Each cider is make from a single variety of bitter-sweet apples all grown in local orchards. We approach cider-making with all the skills and reverence of a traditional winemaker, allowing the distinctive flavours of each variety to develop through a slow, cool fermentation.
A perfect way to see the River Wye, silently working your way down the river you may see Otters, Kingfishers and more amazing wildlife. A must do activity if you come to the area.
27 locals recommend
Monmouth Canoe Hire and Activity Centre
Old Dixton RoadA perfect way to see the River Wye, silently working your way down the river you may see Otters, Kingfishers and more amazing wildlife. A must do activity if you come to the area.