Bailey's Tramroad

[rogerfarnworth]

A visit to Abergavenny on 25th April 2022 for a meeting gave me an hour so so to start a look at the historic transport hub that is the village of Govilon where Bailey's Tramroad, and the Llanvihangel Tramroad met on the side of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The site also includes the remains of the later Heads of the Valley Railway Line.

The linked post comes from just an hour spent in Govilon, following the line of the railway, the Canal and Bailey's Tramroad.

Bailey’s Tramroad Part 1, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and an Introduction to the Heads of the Valley Line …. or more succinctly – A Short Walk at Govilon!

Bailey’s Tramroad and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal by Michael Blackmore. This sketch is included on the information sign at Govilon Railway Station which is now disused and lives on i…

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[PeterC]

A visit to Abergavenny on 25th April 2022 for a meeting gave me an hour so so to start a look at the historic transport hub that is the village of Govilon where Bailey's Tramroad, and the Llanvihangel Tramroad met on the side of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The site also includes the remains of the later Heads of the Valley Railway Line.

The linked post comes from just an hour spent in Govilon, following the line of the railway, the Canal and Bailey's Tramroad.

Bailey’s Tramroad Part 1, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and an Introduction to the Heads of the Valley Line …. or more succinctly – A Short Walk at Govilon!

Bailey’s Tramroad and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal by Michael Blackmore. This sketch is included on the information sign at Govilon Railway Station which is now disused and lives on i…

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Shame about the break of guage at Govilon, Nantyglo to Hereford would have been some serious milage for a plateway.

For walking I would suggest Hill's tramroad although have a companion leave a second car at the other end if you want to include the Llanfoist inclines.

The Blorenge tramroad is walkable in part but is surfaced with rubble in places so stout shoes are advised.

 

[rogerfarnworth]

Agreed, Peter, some significant distance. Although the line from Govilon to Hereford was long enough!