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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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24 Wells and Springs at Trellech

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Church Street, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Trellech

A 5.3 mile walk from Trellech, above the Wye Valley south of Monmouth.
Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal East 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

1.6 mile walk along the canal and return by path and minor road.
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.
The Abergavenny Baker

Type

Type:

Cookery School

Address

The Abergavenny Baker, 1 The Courtyard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5PE

Telephone
07977 511337

info@abergavennybaker.co.uk

Lion Street, Abergavenny

The Abergavenny Baker is an award winning Cookery School located in Abergavenny town centre, the foodie capital of South Wales.
Art History Online - Raphael : Renaissance Man

Type

Type:

Cultural Activity

Address

Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HJ

visitmonmouthshireeshop@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

**Art History Online One Off Lecture with MonLife Heritage Museums**

**Date** - Monday 13th June.
**Time** - 2pm - 3.45pm.
**Medium** - Online via Zoom
**Price** - £10
Treads and Trails

Type

Type:

Mountain Biking

Address

Treads and Trails, 1 St Helens Close, Llanellen, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HR

Telephone
07534 859614

info@treadsandtrails.co.uk

Llanellen, Abergavenny

At Treads and Trails we offer guiding & instruction on Mountain Bikes or Walking for individuals or groups in the Black Mountains & Brecon Beacons Mountain Ranges in Wales.
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.
7 Golden Valley Shirenewton

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Shirenewton Recreation Ground, Earlswood Road, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, NP16 6QP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Earlswood Road, Shirenewton

A 2.3 mile walk from the village of Shirenewton.
15 Llandogo Village

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St. Oudoceus Church, Llandogo, Monmouthshire, NP25 4TJ

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llandogo

A 3 mile walk around Llandogo village in the Wye Valley.
21 Dingestow

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Dingestow Church, Dingestow, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4BH

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

PLEASE NOTE THIS WALK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO A MISSING BRIDGE
A walk of 4.75 miles around the farmland of theTrothy Valley from Dingestow, west of Monmouth.
Monmouthshire Guided Walk - Both sides of the Monnow

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Skenfrith, Abergavenny, NP7 8UG

Abergavenny,

**Sunday 5th June**
**Both sides of the Monnow**
**11.00am (Approx. 4 hours)**

A 5.5 mile (9km) walk in the picturesque Monnow Valley. We will follow the English side of the valley, passing the ancient church at Llanrothal to reach…
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.
Health Walk - Caldicot Castle

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Caldicot Castle Car Park, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HT

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caldicot

A 1.3 mile walk through Caldicot Castle Country Park.
Health Walk - River Usk & Llanwenarth

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Health Walk - River Usk & Llanwenarth, 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.
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.
South Wales Gliding Club

Type

Type:

Gliding

Address

The Airfield, Gwernesney, Nr Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HF

Telephone
01291 690536

g.r.williams@lineone.net

Nr Usk

A members club enjoying some of the best conditions and scenery in the country. We always welcome new members or people looking for a trial lesson for that special occasion.
Monmouthshire Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HE

Telephone
01873 852606

monmouthshiregc@btconnect.com

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire is a course that suits all levels of golfer and indeed all ages.
Monmouth Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

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

Telephone
01600 775135

monmouthleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

Monmouth Leisure Centre offers swimming, fitness suites, squash courts and more.
Book a Tuk Tuk

Type

Type:

Guided Activity

Address

Waterfall Cottage, Maesygwartha Road, Gilwern, Monmouthshire, NP7 0EP

Telephone
07376212757

info@bookatuktuk.com

Gilwern

Book A Tuk Tuk is based in the beautiful Brecon Beacons national park. We offer fun tuk tuk tours ranging from 1 to 4 hours, riding in our beautiful indian Bajaj tuk tuk, imported and made fully UK road legal.
8 Wentwood to Gray Hill

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk Road, Wentwood

A strenuous 7.6 mile walk in woodland and common near Shirenewton.