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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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17 Buckholt Wood

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Monmouth Town Centre, Glendower Street,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DF

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

A 6 mile walk to the north of Monmouth
Boat tours on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Type

Type:

Boat Tours

Address

Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW

boats@mbact.org.uk

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust (MBACT) is a local charity focusing on restoring the Mon & Brec canal for its entire length. The Trust operates 2 community trip boats from the popular Goytre Wharf. The boats normally run at…
16 Goytre Hall Wood Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Goytre Hall Wood, Old Abergavenny Road, Goytre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9DL

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Goytre, Abergavenny

A gentle 1.8 mile walk taking in woodland and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, south of Abergavenny.
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Crossroads, Palmerston Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5PN

Telephone
01594 888197

contact@wyedeantourguides.org.uk

Ross-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.
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. Taking in Cleddon Falls and historic Trellech.
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.
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.
Govilon Learning & Activity Centre

Type

Type:

Activity Provider

Address

School Lane, Govilon, Abergavenny, NP7 9RH

Telephone
01873 831185

info@govilon.org.uk

Govilon

Govilon Activity Centre is a non-profit Outdoor Education Centre and Accommodation Venue in South Wales. We have been operating proudly for more than 45 years.
Golf at St Pierre Country Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club, St Pierre Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6YA

Telephone
01291 625261

Stpierre.events@marriotthotels.co.uk

Chepstow

Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club is built around a beautiful 14th Century Manor House set amidst 400 acres of tranquil parkland including two 18-hole golf courses.
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.
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.
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
Health Walk - Castle Meadows & Linda Vista Gardens

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

1.6 mile walk around Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens.
Celtic Trails - Wye Valley Walk

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Wye Valley, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ZD

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.
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.
The Tumble Cycle Climb

Type

Type:

Cycle Route

Address

B4246 Road, Govilon, Monmouthshire, NP4 9RG

Govilon

The Tumble (also known as The Keepers) is a cycling climb near Abergavenny which heads up The Blorenge mountain from Govilon in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It is 5km in length with a consistent 10% incline for the first…
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.
Bailey Park Play Area

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Bailey Park, 1 Park Ln, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5SS

Abergavenny

Bailey Park Play Area is located within Bailey Park, in the heart of Abergavenny.
Chippenham Play Area

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

Chippenham Play Area, Chippenham Village Green,, Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3UZ

Blestium Street (opposite rear of Waitrose Supermarket),, Monmouth

A new play park in Monmouth, next to Chippenham Field.
3 Raglan Healthy Footsteps

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Cadoc's Church, Monmouth Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2DS

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Raglan

A 1.4 mile walk on level paths in Raglan.