Discover Penperlleni

Penperlleni is a place whose character is shaped by its landscape, waterways and layered history. Penperlleni and Goytre may have developed as separate settlements, but today they are almost indistinguishable. For your travel planning, this creates an interesting combination of discovering the village, enjoying nature and following historical traces.

Waterways and walks around Penperlleni

A specific starting point for getting active is the linear Step-by-Step walking route from Goytre Wharf to Pentre Bridge. The route is 3.2 km long, and its towpath is surfaced for walking in all weather. Canoes can also be hired at nearby Goytre Wharf, where there are woodland paths for walking too. Depending on your preferred day of travel, this allows you to focus your stay more on a short walk, an activity on the water or a longer exploration in the countryside.

Small sections of the Monmouth-Brecon Canal west of Penperlleni have been reopened for recreational use since 1970. The canal is therefore also part of the regional history of waterway use. Goytre Park also has a wildflower garden. Bluebells and wild daffodils grow in nearby Goytre House Wood in spring. The 11-acre area is a mixed deciduous woodland and was designated a Local Wildlife Site in 2013 because of its diverse flora and fauna.

Gardens, plants and special natural features

Those who enjoy discovering unusual plants while travelling will find a particular focus at Highfield Farm Garden. The garden contains more than 1,200 cultivars, including many rare plants, arranged across 3 acres for seasonal plant displays. Together with the wildflower garden in Goytre Park and the spring flowers in Goytre House Wood, this creates a varied picture of the landscape, without every outing having to focus on the same things.

History, faith and local identity

The history of Penperlleni is already reflected in the recorded forms of its name: Pelleny (1256/7), Pethllenny (1330), Pelleny (1349) and Pellenig (1593). A mill at Pellenny is recorded in records of the Manor of Abergavenny from the mid-13th century. These references make the older history of the village tangible without reducing its present-day character to a single historical event.

Religious architecture and commemorative culture also form part of the character of the surrounding area. Chapel Ed in Goetre was built in 1807 by followers of Howell Harris and his Methodist movement. The religious community at Chapel Ed has continued uninterrupted at the same location from 1807 to the present day. A sculpture of Christ and Saint Peter by sculptor Nicholas Mynheer was installed at nearby St Peter's Church Goetre in June 2007. Penperlleni Shop was founded in 1857 by Henry Bird JP as Cooperative and Industrial Society Ltd.

Local character and choosing a suitable base

Local orientation also includes mWch at The Goytre, a pub in Penperlleni. Trealy Farm is a local producer of food and drink at Park Farm, Plough Road, Penperlleni, Monmouthshire, NP4 0AL.

When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage, you can choose Penperlleni as a base if you would like to include a range of interests in your daily planning.

More places in the overview

Other places in this overview are Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Abergavenny, Llandenny, Llandogo, Chepstow, Govilon, Mamhilad and Gilwern.

To the main travel overview: Monmouthshire.