Location
Location Summary
Sitting in the foothills of the Blorenge Mountain in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Govilon is a small village betwixt Llanfoist and Gilwern with a thriving community situated just over two miles from the historic market town of Abergavenny. Local facilities in the village include a public house, village shop, church and, of course, the Canal Wharf. A favoured tourist destination, the area is also well known for outdoor and leisure pursuits including hill walking, pony trekking, kayaking and hang gliding from the top of the Blorenge Mountain. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal runs through the village as does a well-used path into Abergavenny, frequented by dog walkers, runners and those taking an active stroll into town.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 bistros, restaurants, and cafes. The town is famous for its Market Hall, theatre, and independent cinema as well as the annual Food Festival which attracts visitors
world-wide. The area is also well served for schools for all ages. Abergavenny railway station provides services to central London and Bristol 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.