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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

02:23

7.79km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve

Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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878 m

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

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Once an important border castle, and birthplace of Henry V of England. In 1647 the site was reused and built over by Great Castle House, which has since become the headquarters and regimental museum of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers.

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1.42 km

Monmouth War Memorial

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1.62 km

Monmouth Town Centre

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Nestled in the lower reaches of the scenic Wye Valley is the historic county town of Monmouthshire. It is a popular choice as a base for exploring all the superb …

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4.05 km

The Kymin Roundhouse and view over Monmouth

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The Kymin is an 18th-century round house and naval temple on a prominent hill, set within 9 acres (4 ha) of grounds. It's a fair slog from Monmouth but you …

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4.20 km

The Round House Viewpoint

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A gravel summit, but worth it for the views

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4.50 km

Beaulieu Wood

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Beaulieu Wood is an historic ancient woodland overlooking the town of Monmouth and the River Wye.

It has a bit of a 'fantasy' feel about it with a path winding …

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7.47 km

Monnow Bridge

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Monnow Bridge is the only surviving mediaeval fortified river bridge in Britain where the gate tower stands on the bridge. As such, the bridge is Grade I-listed and has been …

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7.49 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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7.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

2.31 km

1.40 km

604 m

532 m

366 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.22 km

2.04 km

638 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Monmouth War Memorial

Monmouth Town Centre

The Kymin Roundhouse and view over Monmouth

The Round House Viewpoint

Beaulieu Wood

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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