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Golf There are
over 15 superb golf courses within an easy drive of
Cyder Mill and Stables, in fact the celebrated Celtic
Manor resort, home of the Ryder Cup in 2010 Is only 15
minutes away. You can also visit St Pierre and the
historic Rolls of Monmouth.
We have safe, dry storage for your clubs and bags, so
all you need to worry about is how to play as many
courses as possible during your stay!
See
www.golf.visitwales.com
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Walking There
simply are too many wonderful places to walk in this
area to tell you about in these pages. There is no need
to drive at all once you are here as you can just don
your walking boots, hoist your rucksack, close the door
and set off.
There are all kinds of
walks, from an hour to full day hikes, to suit all
abilities, in absolutely stunning scenery:
Springdale Reserve (don't
miss the wildflower meadows in spring and summer)
Usk Valley Walk
Wentwood and Grey Hill
The Black Mountains
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Cycling
From quiet country lanes to
world class mountain bike trails, there are hundreds of
miles of cycleways to explore.
Cwm Carn is Wales newest MB
centre and has great facilities for all abilities
We also have secure storage
areas and pressure washing facilities for those muddy
off-roaders.
See
www.cycling.visitwales.com
for cycling and mountain biking activities.
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Gliding
If exhilaration is your bag
and you're not afraid of heights then perhaps you'd like
to try your hand at gliding.
If you fancy soaring above
the Usk valley, seeing if you can spot Clearvewe among
the dotted farmhouses, then a visit just down the road
to the South Wales Gliding Club will tell you all you
need to know.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tonyho/
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Horse Riding
There are many local bridal
paths and horse centres including the Usk Equestrian
Centre.
Please see
www.llanthony.co.uk for more
information.
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Gardens
Visit Usk’s prize-winning
open gardens in June which have won Britain in
Bloom three times and have represented Britain twice at
the European Entente Florale. Historic gardens include
Usk Castle, Tretower Court, Crickhowell, Dingestow Court
and The Nelson Garden, Monmouth.
Visit
http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/historic/
for more details.
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Fishing
The River Usk is said
by many expert fishing enthusiasts to be the best river
for fly fishing within two and a half hours drive from
London. It is also credited as 'Wales' premier salmon
river'. The River Usk is beautiful, peaceful and the fly
fishing is such that the world famous fly casting
champion Lionel Sweet chose to set up Sweet's Tackle
Shop in Usk. Brown Trout Permits are available from the
shop.
For more information
visit
fishing-in-wales.com/angling/usk/.
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Roman Remains
Caerleon
Roman Remains and Legionary Museum
Excavated finds from the Roman fort, barracks,
baths, an amphitheatre and the surrounding areas
including Usk are held in the Museum which is just 7
miles from Usk. For more information see
http://www.caerleon.net/intro/.
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Big Pit
Approximately 13 miles from Usk is
Big Pit, the only coal mine in Wales where you can
explore the underground workings with experienced miners
as guides. There is disabled access to all areas
including underground tours with prior notice. See
http://www.nmgw.ac.uk/bigpit/
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Hang-gliding and the Llandegfedd Reservoir
There is a hang-gliding club near Abergavenny.
Llandegfedd Resevoir is well-known for its still water
fishing, and is situated within woodlands and hills.
There are picnic areas, children's play areas,
wind-surfing, sailing, diving, canoeing and excellent
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Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Bay has many attractions including Techniquest.
See
Cardiff Bay for more
information.
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Castles
Raglan Castle was built in 1435 by Sir William Ap Thomas
and is only a 5 minute drive from Cyder Mill and Stales.
Call 01291 690228 for more details. Chepstow Castle
dates from just after 1066 and is well preserved. Call
01291 624065 for more information.
For general information
click
here.
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