Gilwern is a pleasant village in the Usk Valley. Once an important centre for the iron and lime industries, it is today a serene setting, with the distinctive Sugar Loaf and its prominent summit dominating the landscape to the north and the slopes of Gilwern Hill and Blorenge to the south. The former industrial artery of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal runs through the village.

There are a few accommodation options in the village, as well as a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs. The Towpath Inn is a particularly good spot for food, with locally sourced produce and occasional street food offerings.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Llanelly, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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