priceless
Keeper’s Pond:
perfect place for a picnic
Some would say the simple things
in life are the most valuable.
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EXPERIENCES.
Tried and Tested
We’d agree with that. In fact, we think some
SoME ARE luXuRIouS.
of the most down-to-earth experiences on MoST ARE AFFoRDAblE.
offer in the Wye Valley & Vale of Usk are
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priceless. In a world obsessed with money,
we’d like to point you towards real riches.
FIRST TEN ARE
When fast is all that seems to matter, we’ve
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got some slow alternatives.
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top picnic spots
Two local sites were winners in the
Warburton’s Picnic Awards 2009.
The majestic Tintern Abbey (map ref
D5) is particularly stunning when the
autumn colours are at their peak, though
you may need to include a flask of
wonderful wildlife
soup in your picnic hamper. Whereas,
Newport Wetlands (map ref B7) is a haven
industrial relic Keeper’s Pond (map ref
for wildlife, bordering the River Severn, on the
A4), on the B4246 above Abergavenny,
edge of the city. It’s a great place for people,
is best on a clear, sunny summer day,
too, with a visitor centre, shop and children’s
when the views are staggering.
play area. And the birds are literally at your
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feet as you enjoy a Fairtrade coffee in the
cadw.wales.gov.uk
glass-fronted café.
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world-heritage-blaenavon.org.uk
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