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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Llanhilleth

Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Llanhilleth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Llanhilleth

04:03

93.4km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.6 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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22.5 km

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

This was in May after lots of rain, it obviously stood out while I enjoyed my Scotch Egg snack. The ideal food for long bike rides.

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34.1 km

Outdoor water tap at St Cadoc's Church, Raglan

Highlight • Rest Area

44.4 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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47.0 km

View of Monmouth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Busy area whilst trying to get to the forest of dean

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47.6 km

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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48.2 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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48.2 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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93.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.9 km

18.8 km

3.55 km

3.03 km

1.09 km

113 m

Surfaces

83.1 km

9.77 km

442 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Llanhilleth

Usk Bridge

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Outdoor water tap at St Cadoc's Church, Raglan

Red Door Diner Café

View of Monmouth Bridge

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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