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Tucked away on the western fringes of Cwmbran, Henllys feels like a bridge between the town’s modern infrastructure and the rising slopes of Mynydd Maen. Historically an ancient parish, its name translates from the Welsh for ‘Old Court,’ hinting at its long-standing roots before the development of the new town. Today, the area is defined by a mix of established residential pockets and the expansive Henllys Local Nature Reserve, which occupies the site of an old colliery and clay works; it’s a quiet spot where the industrial scars have been replaced by meadows and woodland. From many points in the village, you get a clear view down across the Lwyd Valley, yet you’re only a short distance from the practicalities of the Cwmbran shopping district. It remains a popular starting point for walkers heading up towards the Twmbarlwm hillfort, offering a sense of elevation and openness that is hard to find in the more built-up parts of the valley floor.