Going out to exercise is a valid reason to leave home and is encouraged; exercise can be combined with other – incidental – activity that is beneficial to people’s health and well-being; exercise should be local, involve minimal risk and be done in accordance with advice on social distancing; travelling by vehicle to exercise should be avoided unless there is a good reason for doing so.
- Members of two separate households are now able to meet outdoors at any one time as long as they stay local (within 5 miles of where they live) and maintain social distancing. There is a low risk of infection if the 2 metre physical distancing rule is maintained while outdoors. This does not need to be the same people from the same household every time.
- Be vigilant with hand washing and hygiene and be aware that gates, stiles and other outdoor structures are touched regularly.
- People should seek to avoid exercising on paths or in parks or other places they are aware can be busy.
Welsh Government guidance provides greater clarity over type and duration of acceptable forms of exercise, and gives further advice on the use of travelling by vehicle for exercising.
Monmouthshire’s countryside sites and public rights of way, with the exception of closures, remain open for public use.
Please note the legal exception that allows people to go out to exercise is subject to the need not to congregate in public places and advice is to practice social distancing (maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres from other persons). Only use local walking routes from your home.
Many footpaths and bridleways cross private land and in some cases working farms are close to private homes. Please keep to the paths, follow the countryside code, keep your distance from landowners and continue to follow the restrictions and measures in place to protect you and others. Also remember that its lambing season and dogs must always be kept under control.
Please also be aware that following Storm Dennis & Storm Ciara many of our walks are not in good condition and some have missing bridges, so take care.
Further information and updates on Monmouthshire's countryside sites and public rights of way can be found here.
From national trails such as the Wales Coast Path and Offa's Dyke trail, to small circular walks you can complete in a couple of hours, Monmouthshire is a great destination for walking. Go on a foodie town trail, or scale a mountain in the Brecon Beacons. Whatever type of walk you want, we will have you covered.
For all our dog friendly walks and places to visit, head to our Dog Friendly Monmouthshire section.
Monmouthshire Countryside Guided Walks
Short Walks in Monmouthshire
Disocver a host of short walks in Monmouthshire from village loops to countryside trails. Includes links to our 30 pathcare walks across Monmouthshire & 23 healthy walking routes.
Long Distance Trails
Discover a host of long distance walks that start/finish in Monmouthshire, such as the Wye Valley Walk, Usk Valley Walk, Offa's Dyke National Trail, Monnow Valley Walk, Wales Coast Path and more.
Monmouthshire Pathcare Walks
30 Pathcare walks across Monmouthshire, managed by Monmouthshire Countryside Volunteers. From 1 to 8 miles in length.
Healthy Walking Route Cards
23 short, easy walks to help everyone experience the benefits of a healthy walk, ranging from 1 to 4 miles long.
Walking events
From regular guided walks to annual walking festivals, you'll find all of our walking events here.
Dog Friendly Monmouthshire
Walking is a pleasure with man's best friend, and luckily Monmouthshire is perfect for those on 2 legs or 4.
