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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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Forest Retreats Yoga Classes

Type

Type:

Yoga and Pilates

Address

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

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Yoga Classes with Hayley at Hill Farm, Tintern
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…
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.
8 Wentwood to Gray Hill Circular Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

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

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Wentwood, Usk

Path temporarily closed due to major problems with the route.
A strenuous 7.6 mile walk in woodland and common near Shirenewton.
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.
26 Llanvetherine to Llangattock Lingoed

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Abergavenny to Skenfrith layby, Old Ross Road, east of Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8RG

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

east of Llanvetherine, Abergavenny

A walk of 5.8 miles, taking in a section of the Offa’s Dyke Path, villages and undulating farmland to the east of Abergavenny.
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.
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.
22 Mitchel Troy to Cwmcarvan

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Mitchel Troy Church car park, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire, NP25 4HT

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Mitchel Troy

A 5 mile walk with lots of ups, downs and spectacular views from Mitchel Troy, west of Monmouth.
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.
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.
19 Redbrook to Penallt

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Redbrook car park, Redbrook Road, Redbrook, Monmouthshire, NP25 4LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Redbrook

A walk of 4.4 miles in the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. Sustained ascent and descent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wye Valley Archery Centre

Type

Type:

Archery

Address

Wye Valley Archery Centre, Crick Road, Portskewett, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XU

Telephone
01291 625861

wyevalleyarcherycentre@gmail.com

Portskewett, Caldicot

Wye Valley Archery is a family friendly, custom built field archery course.
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.
Newport Wrought Ironwork

Type

Type:

Arts & Crafts

Address

The Forge Ironworks, Blackwall Lane, Barecroft Common, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3EB

Telephone
07973501016

newportwroughtironwork@hotmail.com

Barecroft Common, Magor

This one-2-one tuition day course will provide a ‘hands-on approach to MIG (metal inert gas) welding and is suitable for aspiring welders ,farmers, sculptors, metal craft artists and DIY enthusiast to develop basic welding skills.
Walking or Cycling across the Severn Bridge

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

The Severn Bridge, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AA

Chepstow

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.