Re the strip condition at Abergavenny. I went in and out 3 up in a Cessna182
a couple of days before incident. Used just over half the length on departure.
Strip in great condition newly mown and firm.
Of course C182 short field performance is a lot better than the Piper.
I think some confusion in names. The local pub/ restaurant 50 metres across the road is called the Hardwick, not the strip? (great lunch as usual!)