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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 - Piercefield Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LT

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

2.6 mile route through Piercefield Park and returning on a section of the Wye Valley Walk.
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.
Pen-y-Clawdd Farm Fishery

Type

Type:

Fishing

Address

Lower Pen-y-Clawdd Farm, Dingestow, Monmourth, NP25 4BG

Telephone
01600 740223

hello@coarsefishing-wales.co.uk

Dingestow

Lower Pen-y-Clawdd Farm has everything a Coarse Fishing fan could want, all on site and situated in stunning countryside with breathtaking views. Three purpose built lakes stocked with five species of fish.
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.
Forest Retreats

Type

Type:

Wellbeing

Address

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

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Forest Retreats is an eco-retreat centre based at Hill Farm, Tintern offering yoga and wellbeing retreats throughout the year, as well as bespoke corporate retreats.
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.
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!
Health Walk - Vauxhall Fields Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

1.75 mile walk through part of the town and around Vauxhall Fields.
Health Walk - River Usk & Llanwenarth

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

4 mile walk along the River Usk to the west of Abergavenny.
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.
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 - Black Rock Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot

A 3 mile walk from Black Rock picnic area, using a section of the Wales Coast Path.
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 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.
Rogiet parkrun

Type

Type:

Running Route

Address

Rogiet Countryside Park, Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3WF

rogiet@parkrun.com

Caldicot

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

Type

Type:

Running Route

Address

Chippenham, Playing Fields, Blestium Street (opposite Waitrose Supermarket car park), Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UZ

chippenhamplayingfields@parkrun.com

Blestium Street (opposite Waitrose Supermarket car park), Monmouth

Chippenham Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!