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Ideally placed between the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire offers a wealth of activities with spectacular landscape as a backdrop. Whether it's canoeing down the River Wye, taking a tandem paragliding or hot air balloon flight, horse-riding on dedicated trails or simply grabbing a round of golf, Monmouthshire has plenty to offer.

Prefer to keep your feet on terra firma? There’s plenty of ground to cover on the 177-mile Offa’s Dyke National Trail or the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. (If you walk one after the other you will walk your way around the whole of Wales).

Slightly more manageable by degrees are the Wye Valley Walk (136 miles), the Usk Valley Walk (48 miles) and the Three Castles Walk (19 miles). In March the South Wales Three Peaks Challenge takes place over the mountains around Abergavenny and the Big Black Mountains Challenge in May offers a choice of testing routes in the same area.

If you’re not already spoilt for choice, two of the long-distance routes on the National Cycle Network start in Chepstow.

For a different sort of excitement, cheer on your favourite horse at Chepstow Racecourse, home of the Coral Welsh Grand National, or stargaze in the UK’s first International Dark Sky Reserve in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

If you’re looking for something more restorative, try forest bathing at a well-being retreat in the Wye Valley, a relaxing treatment at one of our spas or learning a new skill on one of our courses.

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Health Walk - St. Arvan's Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Arvans Memorial Hall, A466,, St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DN

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

St Arvans, Chepstow

2.8 mile route through and to the west of the village of St. Arvan's.
WyeMTB

Type

Type:

Mountain Biking

Address

Brecon & Monmouthshire, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AY

Telephone
01600 227484

hello@wyemtb.co.uk

Monmouth

Established in 2010 by two passionate mountain bikers, WyeMTB aims to educate, encourage and enhance mountain bike participation in and around the Wye Valley
Monmouth Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Leasbrook Lane, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SN

Telephone
01600 712212

monmouthgc1896@gmail.com

Monmouth

Many golfers know that Monmouth has every justification for its claim to be one of the prettiest golf courses in Wales and is undoubtedly one that is renowned for the warm welcome offered to its’ guests.
Health Walk - Mathern & Wyelands

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Mathern Road near Millers Arms, Mathern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6JD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

A 2.8 mile circuit in farmland between Mathern village and Chepstow.
4 Tintern to Penterry

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Lower Wireworks, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TQ

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

The route heads out of Tintern above the Abbey, following the Wye Valley Walk up into dense woodland.
Monmouth Canoe Centre

Type

Type:

Canoeing

Address

Castle Yard, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01600 716083

info@monmouthcanoe.co.uk

Monmouth

Monmouth Canoe offer canoeing on the River Wye for families, youth and adult groups in Canadian canoes and single kayaks by the half-day or longer. Overnight canoe camping or B+B trips planned for up to a week's canoeing.
Forest Retreats Yoga Classes

Type

Type:

Yoga and Pilates

Address

Hill Farm, Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ST

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Yoga Classes with Hayley at Hill Farm, Tintern
12 Clytha and Bettws Newydd

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Clytha National Trust car park, Old Abergavenny road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BW

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Raglan

A 6 mile walk along the Usk Valley Walk and back via Bettws Newydd and the National Trust’s Clytha estate, in countryside between Abergavenny and Raglan.
28 Llangybi Circular

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llangybi Church, Usk Road, Llangybi, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk Road, Llangybi

A 6 mile walk from the village of Llangybi south of Usk.
30 White Swan Skenfrith

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Skenfrith

A 6.5 mile walk in the Monnow Valley south of Skenfrith.
Walking or Cycling across the Severn Bridge

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

The Severn Bridge, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AA

Chepstow

Walk or cycle across the (old) Severn Bridge along the M48 on this just under 5 mile route. It's a great way to experience the Severn Estuary, and to visit two countries in one walk.
Severn Bridge parkrun

Type

Type:

Running Route

Address

The Severn Bridge, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AA

severnbridge@parkrun.com

Chepstow

Severn Bridge parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Kate's Country School

Type

Type:

Rural Skills

Address

Kate's Country School, Great Tre-rhew Farm, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8RA

kate@katescountryschool.co.uk

Llanvetherine, Abergavenny

If you’re looking for friendly, fun-filled, fact-packed courses on animal husbandry and rural skills then you’ve found the right place.
27 Skenfrith to Box Farm

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Skenfrith

A 6 mile walk north of Skenfrith in the Monnow Valley.
24 Wells and Springs at Trellech

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Church Street, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Trellech

A 5.3 mile walk from Trellech, above the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Taking in Cleddon Falls and historic Trellech.
King George V Playfield

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

King George's Field, Jubilee Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4XB

towncouncil@caldicottc.org.uk

Caldicot

Just a short walk from Caldicot town centre is the King George V Playing Field, where kids play ball games, run around on the grass and have fun in the play area.
Chepstow Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX

Telephone
01291 635745

chepstowleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Visit Chepstow Leisure Centre to swim, play sports, keep fit and more.
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Crossroads, Palmerston Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5PN

Telephone
01594 888197

contact@wyedeantourguides.org.uk

Ross-on-Wye

Whether you’re staying in the area or just visiting for a few hours, we can help you get the most out of your stay.
The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

The Hendre, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5HG

Telephone
01600 715353

enquiries@therollsgolfclub.co.uk

Monmouth

Former home of CS Rolls. Perfect setting for weddings, and our championship course will challenge golfers of all abilities.
Newport Wrought Ironwork

Type

Type:

Arts & Crafts

Address

The Forge Ironworks, Blackwall Lane, Barecroft Common, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3EB

Telephone
07973501016

newportwroughtironwork@hotmail.com

Barecroft Common, Magor

This one-2-one tuition day course will provide a ‘hands-on approach to MIG (metal inert gas) welding and is suitable for aspiring welders ,farmers, sculptors, metal craft artists and DIY enthusiast to develop basic welding skills.