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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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Backwaters Canoe and Kayak Hire

Type

Type:

Canoeing

Address

Backwaters Canoe and Kayak Hire, PO Box 128, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0RF

Telephone
01873 831825

info@BackwatersHire.co.uk

Abergavenny

Canoe and Kayak hire from Backwaters Adventure Equipment Ltd.
Way2Go Adventures

Type

Type:

Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Address

20 Forest Road, Milkwall, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LB

Telephone
07794 189 841

active@way2goadventures.co.uk

Coleford

Outdoor Activities in the stunning Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons. Half Day, Full Day and Staycation guided trips. Canoeing, Kayaking, Gorge Walking, Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) and Gift Vouchers. See website for all activities and booking.
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.
Bailey Balloons

Type

Type:

Ballooning

Address

Llanarth, Raglan, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2AU

Telephone
01275 375300

info@baileyballoons.co.uk

Raglan

From our South Wales launch sites you may fly over the Usk Valley, Brecon Beacons or the spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain and views of the Cats Back on the Black Mountains.
Wonderdays Hot Air Balloon Rides in Monmouthshire

Type

Type:

Ballooning

Address

Llanarth Village Hall, Groesonen Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2AU

Telephone
0207 101 8839

hello@wonderdays.co.uk

Usk

Stunning hot air balloon rides over Monmouthshire. Discover the area like never before as you drift skywards for the experience of a lifetime.
12 Clytha and Bettws Newydd

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Clytha National Trust car park, Old Abergavenny road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BW

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Raglan

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.
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.
Wernddu Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Old Ross Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8NG

Telephone
01873 856223

info@wernddu-golf-club.co.uk

Abergavenny

18 Hole Golf Course (5,413 yards)
& Pitch and Putt
An undulating parkland course with magnificent views over Abergavenny and the Black Mountains.
Celtic Trails Walking - Offas Dyke Path

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7ED

Telephone
01291 689774

walk@celtic-trails.com

Chepstow

Celtic Trails want to give you the best walking holiday in Britain you can have. Your walking holiday will take you along the very best of National Trails and Long-Distance paths through Wales
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.
25 Tregare and Penrhos

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

The Hand lay-by, north of Raglan, 1 mile north of Raglan, near Tregare, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2LN

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Raglan

A 5 mile walk between pretty villages to the north of Raglan.
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.
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
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.
Great British Walks

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Singleton Court Business Park, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5JA

Telephone
+441600713008

info@great-british-walks.com

Monmouth

Based in Monmouth close to the Wye Valley Walk and the Offas Dyke Path, this Monmouthshire based walking holiday company have been organising self-guided tours throughout Wales and the UK for 15 years.
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.
11 Usk Lady Hill

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Twyn Square, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BH

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk

A 3.1 mile walk on good tracks from Usk.
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.
Dirt Farm Wales

Type

Type:

Mountain Biking

Address

Great Llwygy Farm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7PE

Telephone
07946 123234

hello@dirtfarm.wales

Abergavenny

Welcome to the UK's most exciting downhill & freeride centre. The ultimate mountain biking experience, set in the heart of the breathtaking Black Mountains.
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.