Plan your trip

WALK HERE

Download guides to the Iron Mountain Trails at visitblaenavon.

co.uk Tours at Big Pit National Coal Museum are free but must be booked (museum.wales/bigpit); small entry fee to Blaenavon Ironworks (cadw.gov.wales/visit/ places-to-visit/blaenavonironworks).

GETTING HERE

Blaenavon is 5 miles southwest of Abergavenny; the walk starts at Keeper’s Pond a mile north of Blaenavon on the B4246, or you can walk from Abergavenny to Llanfoist and up to join the trail. X24 bus runs frequently from Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool (all have rail stations) to Blaenavon.

WHERE TO STAY

Everyone who stays at the 4-star Oakfield B&B (01495 792829, oakfieldbnb.com) in Blaenavon talks about its friendly, knowledgeable hosts, Paul and Heidi – and its comfy rooms, great location and delicious cooked breakfasts. Doubles from £80pn.

WHERE TO EAT

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen (01495 791044, butterflies

blaenavon.com) bills itself as Blaenavon’s hidden gem but its Welsh black steaks (from £18), motherclucker burgers (£15) and Korean cauliflower ‘wings’ (£15) are so well-renowned you’ll need to book. There’s also a cafe at the World Heritage Centre with gorgeous views across the valley (01495 742339).

MORE INFORMATION

See visitblaenavon.co.uk or call the World Heritage Centre on 01495 742333.