Summer walks in Monmouthshire

When the sky is blue and the sun is shining there's nowhere quite like Monmouthshire. However, on a hot summer's day we know that everyone wants to cool down and find the shade. So with that in mind, here are our six favourite summer walks in Monmouthshire, all of which enjoy extensive shade and cool breezes.

1. Llanfoist Canal West Walk

A 2.8 mile walk along the cycle track of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Llanfoist to Govilon and back again. This is an extremely pleasant walk along mostly level paths, and predominantly in the shade.

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2. Abergavenny to Little Skirrid

Less heralded than its 'bigger brother', the Little Skirrid still offers wonderful views of its own, and this walk is predominantly along wooded slopes offering plenty of shade. It starts and finishes in Abergavenny, so there's a lot of places to eat & drink afterwards.

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3. Redbrook to Penallt

A walk with pubs at both ends, what could be better in the summer? Much of this route is on quiet lanes in the wooded Wye Valley, offering lots of shade.

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4. Piercefield Walk

A 5 mile walk through the Piercefield Estate in the Wye Valley, taking in numerous woodlands with great views down the lower Wye Valley. The Piercefield pub is about half way around the walk, allowing for a refreshment stop if needed.

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5. Usk Lady Hill

A 3 mile walk through woodland to the north of Usk. The walk starts and finishes in Usk, allowing you plenty of places for refreshment afterwards.

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6. Caldicot Castle Health Walk

A 1.3 mile walk through the 55-acre Caldicot Castle Country Park. The walk is mainly through wooded lanes around the castle, and you can pop into Caldicot Castle itself afterwards for refreshments. The castle is only open April - end of October each year, so this is a perfect walk for the summer months.

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