RESIDENTS of the Llanthony Valley in the Black Mountains of rural Monmouthshire are delighted that the road is finally open once again following months of closure due to a landslide.
The valley, located around seven miles north of Abergavenny on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, was severely impacted after the landslide at the end of January cut off direct access into the valley, leaving residents and visitors facing an hour-and-a-half diversion via alternative routes.
None more so than The Half Moon Inn and the Llanthony Priory Cellar Bar, whose businesses were significantly affected during what would normally be an important trading period for tourism and hospitality in the area.
After months of disruption, residents of the valley are now once again able to travel freely in and out, bringing huge relief to local people, businesses, and the wider rural community.
The reopening restores an important lifeline for those living and working in the valley, many of whom faced major challenges accessing
work, schools, appointments, deliveries, and tourism trade during the closure.
There is also optimism that visitors will now return in full to enjoy the valley’s scenery, walking routes, pubs, accommodation, and historic
landmarks, including the internationally recognised Llanthony Priory.
