1. Cycle from your cottage doorstep
Families of all ages enjoy cycling along the canal towpath which is on the other side of the canal from our cottages and easily accessed via a private gate. It’s a superb space shared by walkers, dogs and anglers but most importantly, whether you’re a novice, or an experienced rider incorporating it as part of a longer route, the towpath’s flat and the views across the Usk Valley are beautiful. At the bottom of the hill up to our cottages is the former railway line to Brynmawr which is now a very pleasant, traffic-free walking and cycling route, and it links to the canal towpath so you can do a circular route from your cottage. There are bike racks at the cottages; just bring a lock to secure your bike.
This legendary 6km 10% gradient climb, goes up the side of the Blorenge mountain which rises above our cottages. It's a challenge for even experienced road cyclists!
3. Lôn Las Cymru long distance route
Part of the National Cycle Network, this strenuous route passes through Abergavenny so if you're up for a challenge why not ride a section of route 42? Head north towards Glasbury near Hay-on-Wye or south towards Chepstow.
4. Mountain biking in spectacular scenery
Tread & Trails offer guided mountain bike rides in the area - everything from tough technical routes to easy trails. They can even arrange Electric Mountain Bike hire, which opens up the hills to less experienced riders. Intermediate and advanced mountain bikers love the thrills (and the uplifts) at Dirt Farm.
Whether you need to pick up a spare part or simply want some advice about cycling locally, head to Gateway Cycles - located at the western edge of Abergavenny town centre, right on the A40.
If you're not bringing bikes with you, you needn't miss out. Hire electric bikes from Route 46 E-Bike Hire and you'll enjoy the great outdoors without all the hard work.
Check out what else there is to do in the area.
