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There’s no better way to keep your spirits up 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'll consume over the festive period.
Here are five of our favourite winter walks, from short easy walks on the level to more challenging longer and steeper routes. (You’ll find a more comprehensive selection of walks here).
A walk with three pubs!
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(The Boat Inn, Redbrook)
If you're the sort of person who thinks the best part of a winter walk is the pub at the end, this Monmouth to Redbrook circular walk, which includes three pubs (The Queen's Head, Monmouth, The Bell Inn, Redbrook and The Boat Inn, Penallt), is your sort of walk! The 6.3 mile circular walk starts in Monmouth and heads straight up the Kymin for some beautiful views over Monmouthshire towards the Brecon Beacons. You then follow the Offa's Dyke Path to Redbrook, before a gentle riverside walk back along the Wye Valley Walk to Monmouth. That's a well-earned drink (or two) in anyone's book.
Click here for more details on the walk
A great walk for little and big ones!
(Clytha Castle)
The whole family can enjoy this relatively flat walk through the Vale of Usk near Raglan. It's a 3 mile circular walk taking in the parkland of the 18th century Clytha Castle & Park Estate, with great views up the valley. As it's a fairly short, sheltered walk, it tends to be one the children can enjoy too.
Make sure to pop into The Clytha Arms along the route for a mulled wine.
Find out more about the walk here
Climb the holy mountain to watch the sunrise
(@willdaviesphotography - Looking east from the Skirrid)
Shorter winter days mean not having to get up quite so early to enjoy the sunrise (it rises after 8am for most of December in Abergavenny). The Skirrid's long, steep, east-facing ridge makes it the perfect place to watch the sun rise over the rolling countryside and patchwork fields of Monmouthshire.
Head up the Skirrid to watch the sunrise
Bird watching while you walk
The marshes and wetlands of the Gwent Levels - the low-lying land adjoining the Severn Estuary between Chepstow and Newport has been reclaimed from the sea since Roman times. With the second highest tidal range in the world, the Severn Estuary is home to a wealth of wildlife and provides ideal over-wintering conditions for up to 90,000 wading birds and wildfowl.
See how many over-wintering birds you can spot on our Black Rock Health Walk, a 3 mile walk with views over the Severn Estuary along the Wales Coast Path.
Try the Black Rock Health Walk
Extend your walk by taking in more of the Wales Coast Path
Visit Llandegfedd Lake for more bird-watching opportunities
A sheltered walk along fully-made paths
We've all heard the saying "there's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing". But if you're looking for a sheltered walk in inclement weather try the 1.6 mile Llanfoist Canal walk, which follows fully made paths (tarmac or gravel) along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath.
Have a look at all our walks below
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The Severn Bridge, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AAChepstow
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.
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The Severn Bridge, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AAChepstow
Severn Bridge parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
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Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZTintern
The Wye Valley Greenway is a five mile shared use route between Tintern and Chepstow, mostly following the old Wye Valley railway line down the eastern side of the River Wye.
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Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LTTelephone
01633 644850Chepstow
2.6 mile route through Piercefield Park and returning on a section of the Wye Valley Walk.
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St Arvans Memorial Hall, A466,, St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DNTelephone
01633 644850St Arvans, Chepstow
2.8 mile route through and to the west of the village of St. Arvan's.
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Clytha National Trust car park, Old Abergavenny road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BWTelephone
01633 644850Raglan
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.
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Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TPTelephone
01633 644850Caldicot
A 3 mile walk from Black Rock picnic area, using a section of the Wales Coast Path.
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Bridges Centre Car Park, Drybridge Park, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5ASTelephone
01633 644850Monmouth
A 2.75 mile walk through Drybridge Nature Park and Vauxhall Fields, returning along Watery Lane.
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Abergavenny Bus Station, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5NETelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
2.7 mile walk following the River Gavenny up and downstream.
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Roadside Car Park, Caer Llan, Nr Trellech, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4JSNr Trellech, Monmouth
Craig-y-dorth is a short walk in the Wye Valley near Trellech, offering some of the best views of Monmouthshire.
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Monnow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EGMonmouth
A 1.75 mile walk on which you'll learn a little about Geoffrey & his links to Monmouth, as well as other interesting facts.
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Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LPTelephone
01633 644850Llanfoist, Abergavenny
1.6 mile walk along the canal and return by path and minor road.
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Crossroads, Palmerston Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5PNTelephone
01594 888197Ross-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.
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Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LPTelephone
01633 644850Llanfoist, Abergavenny
2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.
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Abergavenny Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UDTelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
1.6 mile walk around Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens.
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Mathern Road near Millers Arms, Mathern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6JDTelephone
01633 644850Chepstow
A 2.8 mile circuit in farmland between Mathern village and Chepstow.
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Caldicot Castle Car Park, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HTTelephone
01633 644850Caldicot
A 1.3 mile walk through Caldicot Castle Country Park.
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Monmouth Town Centre, Glendower Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DFTelephone
01633 644850Monmouth
A 6.3 mile walk from Monmouth using sections of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Wye Valley Walk.
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Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UGTelephone
01633 644850Skenfrith
A 6.5 mile walk in the Monnow Valley south of Skenfrith.
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CADW car park Caerwent, Roman Road, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AUTelephone
01633 644850Caerwent
A 2 mile walk around the old Roman town of Caerwent.
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