Llanddewi Skirrid, or Llandewi Ysgyryd in Welsh, is a beautiful little
village situated near the market Town of Abergavenny.
The Village itself consists of the Village Hall and the Michelin Starred
Restaurant, The Walnut Tree.
The area is perfect for people who want to
get away from the busy City life and explore the wonderful views that
are on the doorstep here.
The Skirrid Mountain itself, is a very popular attraction for walkers.
More correctly, it is called Ysgyryd Fawr, Skirrid Fawr or the Big
Skirrid and it has attracted people for years, and telling stories of
angels and demons. There is a strange divide in the Mountain and two
strange lumps that have slid and come away from the main Mountain. It is
said that lighting struck it when Jesus died hence the split of the
mountain or ‘Ysgyryd meaning divorce or division. Another Story is that
is that the devil tried to seduce St Michael into evil ways, but when
the saint refused, Satan stamped on the mountain, causing the lump of
rock to slip down from the top.
The mountain is 1595 feet and you can park up the road from the Wern Ddu
Golf Course but if you are doing this walk at the weekend, I strongly
suggest that you get there early as the car park is small and I have
passed it several times only to see it full.
On the other side of the mountain is the village of Llanvihangel
Crucorney where you will find the oldest pub in Wales. The Skirrid Inn
in also well known for its Ghosts and has regular Teams investigating
there. If you are interested in this, you will need to book separately.
Ask behind the bar and they will be glad to help you. If you wish to
stay here over night, you will need to book in advance as they get full
quite quickly.
But what ever you do and where ever you chose to stay, you will enjoy the beautiful views that this part of Wales has to offer
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