Nestled amidst the rolling hills and farmland surrounding Ponthir and flowing directly behind Barneys Cafe , the Afon Lwyd—literally the “grey”  or “silver”  river in Welsh—has been a silent witness to centuries of change. Flowing for about 13 miles from its source northwest of Blaenavon to its junction with the River Usk at Caerleon, Afon Lwyd  has shaped geography, industry, community, and ecology alike. Image Courtesy of https://fishingwales.net/fishing-locations/afon-lwyd

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