End of day 9 Monmouth to Llanvetherine

Out of Monmouth the route rises up through King's Wood where lots of trees have been felled because of Ash disease. Then lots of miles of countryside roughly following the Afon Troddi river. Stopped at the church in Llanfihangel Ystum Llewern where hikers are kindly invited to use a toilet, charge devices and drink tea.

A few miles further I arrived at the imposing White Castle. One of three in the area that historically worked together.

A mile and a half further arrived at Llanverherine caravan and camping park. A small site run by young couple Ed and Flo from their house on the site. Flo explained they started as a business in 2017, when there first daughter was 6 months old, so she could work from home and remain with their children. They had found the caravanners had become like an extended family. Although I was the only one on the site today. Excellent site with level pitch, soft ground for pegs, picnic table, toilets, showers, washing up area and device charging. £15 including shower.

12 miles from Monmouth to Llanvetherine completed at end of 9th day of walking and 3rd on Offa's Dyke path.
Total miles so far : 97.5
Weather : Sunshine and glorious. Another hot day with a welcome ENE breeze for much of the day.
Number of people passed : 7Læs mere