Leisure
The villages, towns and cities of South Wales contain many interesting, informative and fun things to do. There are a range of leisure activities to suit everyone, from sports, to heritage and history.
GOLF
At the Greyhound, local golf knowledge is readily available.
Celtic Manor (Newport)
01633 413 000
Three championship courses one of which is staging the Ryder Cup in 2010. Ian Woosnam Golf Academy, Driving range and magnificent Club house.
St Pierre (Chepstow)
01291 625261
Two championship Courses renowned as a European Tour venue and 1996 host of the Soltheim Cup.
The Rolls of Monmouth
01600 715353
18 hole championship course in the estate of Charles Stewart Rolls Magnificent trees and wildlife makes the Rolls the hidden Gem of Monmouthshire.
OTHER NOTABLE COURSES
- Newport Golf Course
- Raglan Golf Course
- Dingestow Golf Course
- Woodlake Golf Course
- Monmouthshire Golf Course
Sporting Activities
Enjoy a variety of sports in the surrounding area, including Golf, Fishing, Water Sports, Climbing and Gliding.
FISHING
Salmon fishing on the famous River Wye and Usk. Trout fishing locally at Llandegfedd and Wentwood Reservoirs.
SKIING
Ski on the dry slope at Pontypool Ski Centre.
WALKING
Marked Usk Valley walks, Brecon Beacons National Park.
WENTWOOD FOREST
only 2 miles from the Greyhound. Climb Grey Hill and view the Bristol Channel, Welsh Lowlands and the Severn Bridges. Forest trails look over the Usk Valley all the way up to the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountains.
CYCLING
Wales National Cycle Route 42, Mountain Biking in Wentwood Forest or cycle along country lanes to your hearts content.
HORSE RACING
Chepstow Racecourse has flat and jum horse racing action throughout the year.
BRECON CANAL
The Canal runs from Pontypool to Brecon. Hire a barge to enjoy the canal from Goytre wharf.