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We're very lucky in Monmouthshire to have so many talented professional and amateur photographers taking photos of our beautiful landscape who allow us to share these photos with you on social media. Here are the most popular of the photos we've shared this year, with details of where they were taken so you can visit these inspirational sites yourself.
Devil's Bridge, Clydach Gorge by @tvw1958
Your most favourite image was this beautiful shot of one of Monmouthshire's hidden gems, Clydach Gorge. Taken from just below Devil's Bridge, the fast moving river created the steep sides of this gorge, and powered industry in this area in the early part of the Industrial Revolution.
Find out more about Clydach Gorge here
Monmouth Viaduct in the Wye Valley, by @seanabs1983
This stunning shot was captured by @seanabs1983, looking south over the River Wye and the old Monmouth Viaduct & Duke of Beaufort bridges, relics of the railway network that used to crisscross the Wye Valley. The evocative Dragon's Breath in the background really adds to the atmosphere.
You can visit this site on our Monmouth to Redbrook walk
Sunset over the Prince of Wales Bridge (Second Severn Crossing), by @jennaj79
The Severn Bridges are sights that evoke feelings of home or of excitement for a new adventure or holiday. We love the way @jennaj79 has captured the sun setting. As the saying goes, "Red sky at night, Shepherd's Delight".
Did you know the Severn Bridges are now free to cross since the tolls were abolished in 2018? Find out more here, including great ideas on what to do with the money you'll save.
Resting on the Three Castles Walk amongst the bluebells, by @adventuresofhanzo
The Three Castles Walk is a 19 mile circular walk wholly within Monmouthshire, exploring the castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith & White Castle. But as you can see in this photo from @adventuresofhanzo, it's not just about historic sites. The views are also incredible! We definitely recommend taking on the walk in springtime, when the bluebells carpet the hillsides.
Discover the Three Castles Walk for yourself
Find our favourite bluebell spots in Monmouthshire
Monmouth in the rain, by @jaybee.526
It's not always sunny in Monmouthshire, but there is beauty even in the rain. This photo with its moody sky was taken in Agincourt Square, just outside Monmouth's Shire Hall, with the buildings reflecting on the Georgian cobblestones.
Don't let the rain get you down. See some great rainy day activities here
Sunshine over Llandegfedd Lake, by @matthewjones75
From the rain to the sunshine, here's a great drone photo from @matthewjones75 of Llandegfedd Lake, a large reservoir near Usk. On days like this you can see for miles, with the distinctive peaks of the Skirrid and Sugarloaf on the left, and the hills of Monmouth on the right.
Llandegfedd Lake itself is great for walking and watersports, offering boating, open water swimming, paddleboading, mini-golf, axe throwing and more.
Raglan Castle and the snow-topped mountains, by @ptaerialphotography
Monmouthshire is full of castles. In fact, we have nine of them you can explore. But one of the most popular is Raglan Castle, which dominates the countryside between Abergavenny and Monmouth. This great drone photo by @ptaerialphotography highlights the damage caused by the long Civil War siege. It also provides an incredible view of the snow-topped Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons.
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A view through the fog, by @iamcorm
'Dragon's Breath' or 'cloud inversions' are a common sight in Monmouthshire. It's a weather phenomenom where temperatures near the ground are lower than higher in the air and low mist settles across the valley floor. It creates great photos when you're above it, but also breathtakingly atmospheric photos when it envelopes you. This photo by @iamcorm shows the viewpoint at Eagle's Nest in the Wye Valley, with the mist swirling around.
See more great Dragon's Breath photos here
A walk above Abergavenny, by @happily_ever_wander
Abergavenny is the gateway to the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, and this means there's plenty of mountains to head up for a great walk. Here's a great shot showing @happily_ever_wander walking along the ridgeline of the Skirrid, with views south across Monmouthshire and the Vale of Usk.
Vibrant colours from the Aurora Borealis, by @run_far_not_fast_helly
We were treated to a feast of colours in March and April as the Northern Lights were seen in Monmouthshire for the first time in years. Photographers headed to the hills to snap a photo, including this great one from above Abergavenny (you can see the distinctive shape of the Skirrid in the background) by @run_far_not_fast_helly.
See more Northern Lights photos here
A room with a view, by @adrian_lourie
If you're lucky enough to stay here you can enjoy great views without leaving your room! Like his photo overlooking Chepstow Castle by @adrian_lourie.
Whether it's seeing 1000 year old castles and abbeys from your window, looking across beautiful countryside & valleys, or out over the mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons, you're spoilt for choice.
Find your perfect room with a view here
A huge shout out to all the talented photographers who allow us to share their images - without them our social feeds and website would be a lot less interesting. Use the hashtag #LoveMonmouthshire if you'd like your images of Monmouthshire featured on our website or social channels in future.
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Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a picnic area on site.
Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales. It is a Grade I listed, classically designed building in Agincourt Square at the top of Monnow Street.
Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
The new Visitor Centre at Llandegfedd Reservoir spans beautiful, rolling landscaped countryside. Its stylish restaurant has panoramic views of the reservoir and watersports activities and is open 7 days a week.
Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid), following a 2 hour (4 mile) circular route from the National Trust car park.
Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech and yew as well as lime, ash and hazel coppice.
Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
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