Parks, meadows & attractions managed by MonLife Countryside

Countryside Visitor Sites & nearby walking routes

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  1. Abbey Tintern Furnace
    This site contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Located in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
    1. Black Rock Picnic Site
      Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the two Severn Bridges.
    2. Castle Meadows
      In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside meadow, next to the River Usk, with bordering trees, small copses, streams and ponds.
    3. Caldicot Castle
      Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home.
      1. Old Station Tintern
        The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.
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      2. Goytre Hall Wood
        This site is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a similarly flowing farmscape of small fields and woods
      3. Llanfoist Crossing
        The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron Mountain Trail from Llanfoist Wharf through the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site.
      4. Rogiet Countryside Park
        A free entry countryside park on the Gwent Levels, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Service.
      5. Warren Slade
        Woodland in Thornwell on the southeast edge of Chepstow. With dramatic views on top of cliffs at the lower end of The River Wye Gorge at Chepstow.

      Number of results: 8

      1. Address

        Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Llanfoist, Abergavenny

        2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.

        Add Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal West Walk to your Itinerary

      2. Address

        Old Station, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Tintern

        The Wireworks bridge is currently under repair, therefore this walk cannot currently be completed.

        2.5 mile walk from the Old Station, Tintern enjoying both sides of the River Wye.

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      3. Address

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

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Abergavenny

        1.6 mile walk around Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens.

        Add Health Walk - Castle Meadows & Linda Vista Gardens to your Itinerary

      4. Address

        Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Caldicot

        A 3 mile walk from Black Rock picnic area, using a section of the Wales Coast Path.

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      5. Address

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

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Goytre, Abergavenny

        A gentle 1.8 mile walk taking in woodland and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, south of Abergavenny.

        Add 16 Goytre Hall Wood Walk to your Itinerary

      6. Address

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

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Abergavenny

        4 mile walk along the River Usk to the west of Abergavenny.

        Add Health Walk - River Usk & Llanwenarth to your Itinerary

      7. Address

        Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Llanfoist, Abergavenny

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

        Add Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal East Walk to your Itinerary

      8. Address

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

        Telephone

        01633 644850

        Caldicot

        A 1.3 mile walk through Caldicot Castle Country Park.

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