Location
Location Summary
Gilwern is a thriving community enjoying a superb location with majestic views of the Sugar Loaf and further north, towards the Black Mountains of the National Park, yet is situated only four miles from the historic market town of Abergavenny and closer still to nearby Crickhowell.Local facilities in the bustling village include a butcher and a post office, several public houses, a
thriving village hall, a petrol garage, a church, a highly regarded primary school, library, and of course, the canal wharf on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. The area is also well known for outdoor and leisure pursuits including hill walking, cycling, and hang gliding.
For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, Abergavenny is also easily accessible by car and boasts many high street shops and local boutiques as well as many restaurants and cafes. The wider area is also well served for schools for all ages. Abergavenny railway station provides services to central London via Newport as well as Cardiff, Newport, and Manchester. Road links via the A465 and motorway network provide access to Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff and West Wales as well as Bristol, London and the Midlands.