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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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King George V Playfield

Type

Type:

Children's Playground

Address

King George's Field, Jubilee Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4XB

towncouncil@caldicottc.org.uk

Caldicot

Just a short walk from Caldicot town centre is the King George V Playing Field, where kids play ball games, run around on the grass and have fun in the play area.
Virgin Balloon Flights in Monmouthshire

Type

Type:

Ballooning

Address

Llanarth, Raglan, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2AU

Telephone
01952 212 771

customerservice@virginballoonflights.co.uk

Raglan

Virgin Balloon Flights offer a personal, friendly service and a memorable hot air balloon flight experience! The experience will last 3-4 hours with about an hour's flight with a glass of chilled prosecco on touch down and a commemorative flight…
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.
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.
Chepstow Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX

Telephone
01291 635745

chepstowleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Visit Chepstow Leisure Centre to swim, play sports, keep fit and more.
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
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
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.
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
5 St Arvans Roundabout

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Arvans Memorial Hall, A466, St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DN

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

A 5.4 mile hilly walk around the community of St Arvans north of Chepstow.
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.
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.
20 Llantilio Crossenny to White Castle

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Teilo's Church, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llantilio Crossenny

A 5 mile walk through farmland east of Abergavenny, using section of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Three Castles Walk.
Severnvale Equestrian Centre

Type

Type:

Horse Riding

Address

Tidenham, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7LL

Telephone
01291 623412

svec@clara.co.uk

Chepstow

Severnvale is British Horse Society Approved and carries out British Eventing Accredited training. It was selected by Horse & Hound’s Total Horse magazine, as one of the 10 best riding schools and training centres in the UK.