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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

02:55

48.8km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 70 m

After 13.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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462 m

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Highlight • Castle

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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1.04 km

Monnow Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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1.07 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

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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13.3 km

Raglan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Raglan Castle is one of the last medieval castles to be built in England and Wales. The still standing ruins have impressively stood the test of time, and a visit …

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26.6 km

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

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26.7 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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26.9 km

Number Forty Nine Café

Highlight • Cafe

Totally love this place everything is for sale in the building and every room is different. Very classy place and I also love the garden. Food is good to

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29.2 km

Coed Canol

Forest

45.9 km

Red Door Diner Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely garden centre with a little cafe in the car park. Has toilets in the carpark. Food options are limited but there is plenty of cake and ice cream sundaes …

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

3.28 km

1.88 km

763 m

726 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

3.89 km

712 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Raglan Castle

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Usk Bridge

Number Forty Nine Café

Red Door Diner Café

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