Pwll Du
Below are directions to get to Pwll Du. Please take care to follow the directions exactly as the centre is not easy to find.
5 miles south west of Abergavenny. 1:50,000 Land ranger map sheet 161 Abergavenny and Black Mountains. Map ref of the centre 246117. Altitude approx 1,400 feet.
To reach the centre travel on the A40, to the roundabout just outside Abergavenny. At the roundabout take to Head of the Valleys road A465. After travelling a short distance, take a left turn to Blaenavon B4246. Continue through Llanfoist following the signposts for Pwll Du or Blaenavon. The road will climb steeply as it crosses the Blorenge Mountain (Llanfoist Fawr) After travelling approx 2 1/2 , nearing the top of the mountain, turn right signposted for Pwll Du. The Centre is situated about 1 mile along the road on the right hand side. PLEASE NOTE if you pass the centre, send someone on foot to find the centre as it is very DANGEROUS to turn a vehicle.
If travelling from the Bristol direction, by way of the severn Bridge take the M4 to the roundabout near Chepstow. From here take the A466 Monmouth road for 1 1/2 miles. Turn left, signposted Usk B4235 and then the A449 to Raglan. Continue to follow signposts for Abergavenny until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout follow the instructions outlined above.
Please note that Pwll Du is not a youth hostel, you will need your own bedding. Also their cutlery and crockery leave something to be desired so I would suggest you take a plate bowl mug spoon fork and knife.
As Pwll Du is on an unlit mountain road, torches are a must.