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Skenfrith Castle – Garway Hill summit loop from Grosmont

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Skenfrith Castle – Garway Hill summit loop from Grosmont

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Skenfrith Castle – Garway Hill summit loop from Grosmont

07:10

23.7km

750m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

River Monnow Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the other side of the ruins of Skenfrith Castle you'll find shady, sandy spots where you can easily wade into the River Monnow for a swim. Busy with children …

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11.1 km

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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11.3 km

Skenfrith Castle

Highlight • Castle

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

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17.6 km

Skirrid Fawr and Sugar Loaf in the distance

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb Garway Hill, the views south open up, and you can see the distant Skirrid Fawr and Sugarloaf Mountain prominantly.

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18.1 km

Garway Hill summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Garway Hill is a 1,200-foot (366 m) summit in Herefordshire, England. It has a trig-pointed summit and is a UK listed Marilyn. The views from the top are fantastic, with …

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18.6 km

Wooded Trail, North Side of Garway Hill

Highlight • Trail

The descent route on the north side of Garway hill is excellent, being a bosky path with loss covered trees and good walking underfoot.

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19.7 km

Garway Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Delightful little Methodist chapel at the fork in the road, built in the traditional manner for a small village.

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20.5 km

Burnt House Wood

Forest

22.8 km

Church Shrubbery

Forest

23.5 km

Kentchurch Court Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The imposing Gatehouse for Kentchurch Court, some distance from the Court itself.

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

8.10 km

2.92 km

2.49 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

6.94 km

6.43 km

4.58 km

3.36 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Skenfrith Castle – Garway Hill summit loop from Grosmont

River Monnow Swimming Spot

St. Bridget's Church

Skenfrith Castle

Skirrid Fawr and Sugar Loaf in the distance

Garway Hill summit

Wooded Trail, North Side of Garway Hill

Garway Chapel

Kentchurch Court Gatehouse

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