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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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Stone Rock Lodge - Sauna & Plunge

Type

Type:

Sauna

Address

Stone Rock Lodge, Upper Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EX

Telephone
01291 622189

Chepstow,

A haven in the heart of Chepstow - indulge, refresh, and start your adventure.
Borderlands Outdoor

Type

Type:

Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Address

Borderlands Outdoor, 36 Brook Estate, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AW

Telephone
07850 135869

info@borderlandsoutdoor.com

Monmouth

Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Caving, Bushcraft, Archery and more. Great adventurous activities for families, friends and corporate groups.
Health Walk - Mathern & St Pierre

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

2.7 miles from the village of Mathern, through farmland and the St Pierre golf course.
19 Redbrook to Penallt

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Redbrook car park, Redbrook Road, Redbrook, Monmouthshire, NP25 4LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Redbrook

A walk of 4.4 miles in the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Sustained ascent and descent.
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.
Caldicot Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN

Telephone
01291426850

caldicotleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot

Caldicot Leisure Centre offers swimming, fitness suites, squash courts and more.
The David Broome Event Centre

Type

Type:

Sports Stadium

Address

Mount Ballan Manor, Crick, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP

Telephone
01291 418125

jess@theshowground.com

Caldicot

Set over 100 acres of stunning Welsh countryside, the experienced team here at the Centre have the experience to ensure that all manner of events run smoothly and efficiently.
8 Wentwood to Gray Hill Circular Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Cadira Beeches car park, Usk Road, Wentwood, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NA

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Wentwood, Usk

Path temporarily closed due to major problems with the route.
A strenuous 7.6 mile walk in woodland and common near Shirenewton.
Axis Paragliding and Paramotoring

Type

Type:

Paragliding

Address

35 Mount Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7DT

Telephone
01873 850111

axis@paraglide.co.uk

Abergavenny

Axis paragliding was first formed in 1997. The School has been through several incarnations and locations in this time, always around Abergavenny,which has provided us with access to some of the finest flying sites in the UK.
Celtic Trails Walking - Offas Dyke Path

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7ED

Telephone
01291 689774

walk@celtic-trails.com

Chepstow

Celtic Trails want to give you the best walking holiday in Britain you can have. Your walking holiday will take you along the very best of National Trails and Long-Distance paths through Wales
Gilwern Outdoor Adventure Centre

Type

Type:

Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Address

Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre, Ty Mawr, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP70EB

Telephone
01873 735485

outdooradventures@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Gilwern

Over 70 beds available in two separate lodges. Large car park, extensive grounds, on site high ropes courses, camping, local caving, hill walking, mountain biking.
Health Walk - Caerwent Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

CADW car park Caerwent, Roman Road, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AU

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caerwent

A 2 mile walk around the old Roman town of Caerwent.
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.
11 Usk Lady Hill

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Twyn Square, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BH

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk

A 3.1 mile walk on good tracks from Usk.
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.
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.
9 Monmouth to Redbrook Circular Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Monmouth Town Centre, Glendower Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DF

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 6.3 mile walk from Monmouth using sections of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Wye Valley Walk.
Chippenham Play Area

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Chippenham Play Area, Chippenham Village Green, Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UZ

Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth

A new play park in Monmouth, next to Chippenham Field.
Wales Perfumery

Type

Type:

Cultural Activity

Address

Maple Cottage, Old Monmouth Road, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4HX

Telephone
07817869934

info@walesperfumery.com

Mitchel Troy, Monmouth

Wales Perfumery is a modern apothecary that uses the finest raw materials to create the most beautiful perfume and home fragrances.
Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal West Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llanfoist, Abergavenny

2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.