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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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Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club, Glascoed, Nr Usk, Monmouthshire, NP4 0TE

Telephone
01291 673933

golf@woodlake.co.uk

Nr Usk

Set in 140 acres in one of the most beautiful areas of Gwent, Woodlake Park overlooks the spectacular Llandegfedd reservoir, the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and the Vale of Usk.
Health Walk - Tintern Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Old Station, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Tintern

A 2.5 mile walk from the Old Station, Tintern enjoying both sides of the River Wye.
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.
Severnvale Equestrian Centre

Type

Type:

Horse Riding

Address

Tidenham, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7LL

Telephone
01291 623412

svec@clara.co.uk

Chepstow

Severnvale is British Horse Society Approved and carries out British Eventing Accredited training. It was selected by Horse & Hound’s Total Horse magazine, as one of the 10 best riding schools and training centres in the UK.
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.
Exploring an Industrial Age cycle route

Type

Type:

Cycle Route

Address

Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5DL

Abergavenny

This is a 36 mile loop from Abergavenny, circumnavigating the Blorenge via Clydach Gorge, Brynmawr, Blaenavon, Pontypool and Goytre Wharf. Utilising the Sustrans National Cycle Network and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, this is predominately a…
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.
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.
Craig-Y-Dorth Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Roadside Car Park, Caer Llan, Nr Trellech, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4JS

Nr Trellech, Monmouth

Craig-y-dorth is a short walk in the Wye Valley near Trellech, offering some of the best views of Monmouthshire.
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.
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
Health Walk - Llanover Park

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llanover Village Hall, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HA

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

3 mile walk through Llanover Park and return on lanes and the canal towpath.
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.
3 Raglan Healthy Footsteps

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Cadoc's Church, Monmouth Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2DS

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Raglan

A 1.4 mile walk on level paths in Raglan.
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
Abergavenny Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6EP

Telephone
01873 735360

abergavennyleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

Visit Abergavenny Leisure Centre for swimming, sporting activities, health facilities and more.
Health Walk - Swan Meadows & the River Gavenny

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Abergavenny Bus Station, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5NE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

2.7 mile walk following the River Gavenny up and downstream.
Forest Jump at Celtic Manor

Type

Type:

High Wire

Address

The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Newport, Newport, NP18 1HQ

Telephone
01633 410587

bookings@celtic-manor.com

Newport

Always wanted to swing through the trees? Then test your nerve with our exhilarating Forest Jump treetop adventure.
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.
Gourmet Gatherings

Type

Type:

Bushcraft/Foraging

Address

Varies depending on area we are foraging, Monmouthshire, NP16 7HH

chloe.gourmetgatherings@gmail.com

I am a professional forager, passionate about all aspects of wild food.