Christmas Walks in Monmouthshire
There’s no better way to prevent the post-Christmas blues than to get out into the fresh air and take some exercise. A brisk walk in our stunning countryside will do wonders for your mood as well as helping to offset some of the extra calories you’ve consumed over the holiday period.
We’ve put together some of our favourite winter walks below, from short easy walks on the level to more challenging longer routes. (You’ll find a more comprehensive selection of walks here. To find routes which start / finish near where you live in Monmouthshire, enter your postcode in our walking route search function here).
It’s been a tough year and while we’re still in the grips of a global pandemic, we need to take extra care of our physical and mental wellbeing. So pull on your boots and put on some extra layers. Get outside, as regularly as you can, to walk and connect with nature, to enjoy the seasonal changes and to absorb some mood-enhancing vitamin D.
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Short walks for the over indulgers
(Walks under 2 miles)
Health Walk - Castle Meadows & Linda Vista Gardens
1.6 mile walk around Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens.
Health Walk - Vauxhall Fields Walk
1.75 mile walk through part of the town and around Vauxhall Fields.
23 Trellech Village
A walk of 1.2 miles around the historic attractions of the village of Trellech, above the Wye Valley, south of Monmouth.
Walks for the people who only had one piece of Christmas pudding
(2 - 5 mile walks)
Health Walk - Tintern Walk
2.5 mile walk from the Old Station, Tintern enjoying both sides of the River Wye.
Health Walk - Piercefield Walk
2.6 mile route through Piercefield Park and returning on a section of the Wye Valley Walk.
Health Walk - Blorenge High Level Walk
4 mile walk from Keepers Pond around the summit of the Blorenge.
Walks for people who had a new pair of boots and waterproofs
(5 - 8 mile walks)
22 Mitchel Troy to Cwmcarvan
A 5 mile walk with lots of ups, downs and spectacular views from Mitchel Troy, west of Monmouth.
18 Monmouth King's Wood
A 6.1 mile walk from Monmouth including a section of the Offa’s Dyke Path in King’s Wood.
