Guidebook for Monmouthshire, Wye Valley & Forest of Dean
Sightseeing
Château de Raglan
Castle RoadBeautiful and Historic
Castle House, Usk
Monmouth RoadBeautiful and Historic
From the historic town of Abergavenny this challenging walk meanders through ancient parkland heather clad moorland and wooded valleys. On a fine day the pinnacle of the walk is the summit of the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, taking in wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, stretching across to the Severn Estuary and the Brecon Beacons.
For maps see: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/sugar-loaf-from-abergavenny
Sugarloaf Mountain | Mynydd Pen-y-fâl
From the historic town of Abergavenny this challenging walk meanders through ancient parkland heather clad moorland and wooded valleys. On a fine day the pinnacle of the walk is the summit of the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, taking in wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, stretching across to the Severn Estuary and the Brecon Beacons.
For maps see: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/sugar-loaf-from-abergavenny
Chepstow Castle
Beautiful and Historic
The Offa's Dyke Path
Trace the often fought over borderland of Wales along the 8th Century Offa's Dyke Trail, offering stunning views over the Wye Valley from Tintern to Monmouth, beautiful countryside up to Abergavenny, then the beauty of the Black Mountains.
Along your way you'll pass a medieval castle in Chepstow, the majestic ruins of Tintern Abbey, the Georgian Kymin with it's unparalled views, vineyards and a hidden gem deep in the Black Mountains.
For interactive map see:
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/custom-itinerary/
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Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathThe Offa's Dyke Path
Trace the often fought over borderland of Wales along the 8th Century Offa's Dyke Trail, offering stunning views over the Wye Valley from Tintern to Monmouth, beautiful countryside up to Abergavenny, then the beauty of the Black Mountains.
Along your way you'll pass a medieval castle in Chepstow, the majestic ruins of Tintern Abbey, the Georgian Kymin with it's unparalled views, vineyards and a hidden gem deep in the Black Mountains.
For interactive map see:
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/custom-itinerary/
King Arthur's Cave is a limestone cave at the foot of a low cliff at the north-western end of Lord's Wood in The Doward, near Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, about four miles northeast of Monmouth, in the Wye Valley. The cave entrance lies about 285 feet above the River Wye on a hill, with a double interconnected entrance and two main chambers. It is protected as a nature reserve under the Herefordshire Nature Trust. There is evidence that the cave was occupied by man during the Upper Palaeolithic era, and flint tools and woolly mammoth bones have been unearthed within and around the caves
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King Arthur's Cave
King Arthur's Cave is a limestone cave at the foot of a low cliff at the north-western end of Lord's Wood in The Doward, near Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, about four miles northeast of Monmouth, in the Wye Valley. The cave entrance lies about 285 feet above the River Wye on a hill, with a double interconnected entrance and two main chambers. It is protected as a nature reserve under the Herefordshire Nature Trust. There is evidence that the cave was occupied by man during the Upper Palaeolithic era, and flint tools and woolly mammoth bones have been unearthed within and around the caves
Entertainment & Activities
Hippodrome de Chepstow
Saint Lawrence RoadFor an exciting day out at the Races
The Monmouth Savoy is the oldest theatre site in Wales and is run by a team of volunteers and theatrical enthusiasts.
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Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
Church StreetThe Monmouth Savoy is the oldest theatre site in Wales and is run by a team of volunteers and theatrical enthusiasts.
quality modern canoes and kayaks for hire providing canoeing Trips to enjoy the River Wye and explore the stunning Wye Valley
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Monmouth Canoe Hire and Activity Centre
Old Dixton Roadquality modern canoes and kayaks for hire providing canoeing Trips to enjoy the River Wye and explore the stunning Wye Valley
If climbing is your thing, Symonds Yat The Pinnacle is one of the major climbable areas in the Wye Valley, in an idyllic setting, a great variety in rock features, including a pinnacle and caves, a good spread of routes across the grade range and the bonus of parking and a tea shack at the top!!
For more information see:
https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/symonds_yat-403
Symonds Yat The Pinacle
Ferrie LaneIf climbing is your thing, Symonds Yat The Pinnacle is one of the major climbable areas in the Wye Valley, in an idyllic setting, a great variety in rock features, including a pinnacle and caves, a good spread of routes across the grade range and the bonus of parking and a tea shack at the top!!
For more information see:
https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/symonds_yat-403
Sprawling woodlands with outdoor activities, castles, museums, & Caves to explore. Just a 20-30 minute drive away
For more details see:
https://bit.ly/2EC3Tts
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Forest of Dean
High StreetSprawling woodlands with outdoor activities, castles, museums, & Caves to explore. Just a 20-30 minute drive away
For more details see:
https://bit.ly/2EC3Tts
Guided Mountain bike rides across South Wales where they make use of their Land Drover Defender and uplift clients across some of the best descents the South Wales has to offer. Wye Mountain Biking Ltd - Monmouth
See: https://wyemtb.co.uk
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Zone de beauté naturelle exceptionnelle de la vallée de la Wye (AONB)
Guided Mountain bike rides across South Wales where they make use of their Land Drover Defender and uplift clients across some of the best descents the South Wales has to offer. Wye Mountain Biking Ltd - Monmouth
See: https://wyemtb.co.uk
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
110-114 Monnow StLocal Supermarket
Lidl
Redbrook RoadLocal Supermarket
Nisa Local
High StreetLocal Supermarket, opens only until 6.30pm
Local Village shop that is also linked with Local Farm and sells lovely local Meats.
Dingestow Village Stores
13 Queen's HillLocal Village shop that is also linked with Local Farm and sells lovely local Meats.
Parks & Nature
Sugar loaf mountain is suitable walk for all abilities and the views are fantastic
National Trust - Sugarloaf and Usk Valley
Sugar loaf mountain is suitable walk for all abilities and the views are fantastic
Only a 20-30 minute drive away, fantastic variety of walks and scenery, and also BBQs provided throughout the areas.
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Forest of Dean
High StreetOnly a 20-30 minute drive away, fantastic variety of walks and scenery, and also BBQs provided throughout the areas.
Arts & Culture
Since 1888 Newport Museum and Art Gallery has been collecting evidence of Newport's history, culture and environment. The archaeology collections span over 100 years of collecting and represent thousands of years of human activity in and around Newport.
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Newport Museum and Art Gallery
4 John Frost SquareSince 1888 Newport Museum and Art Gallery has been collecting evidence of Newport's history, culture and environment. The archaeology collections span over 100 years of collecting and represent thousands of years of human activity in and around Newport.
Big Pit National Coal Museum is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, an informative day out.
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Musée national de la mine de charbon de Big Pit
Big Pit National Coal Museum is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, an informative day out.
Abbey Mill is a well-established independent family business and has been trading in Tintern village for the past 60 years. Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill site of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131
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Abbey Mill
Abbey Mill is a well-established independent family business and has been trading in Tintern village for the past 60 years. Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill site of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131
Food Scene
One of Our most Favoured Restaurants to visit, yet to be disappointed especially good for the special night out.
http://www.thecripplecreek.com/raglan-restaurant-menu/
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The Cripple Creek Inn
Abergavenny RoadOne of Our most Favoured Restaurants to visit, yet to be disappointed especially good for the special night out.
http://www.thecripplecreek.com/raglan-restaurant-menu/
Fantastic food and service as well as the decor of this beautiful inn - you wont be disappointed.
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The Bell at Skenfrith
Fantastic food and service as well as the decor of this beautiful inn - you wont be disappointed.
The Old Pandy Inn & Black Mountain bunkhouse
Hereford RoadA Great Walkers Pub and good Homely food too
Just 5 minutes from us, local with great bar and food. Fabulous Sunday Lunch too.
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The Beaufort, Raglan
High StreetJust 5 minutes from us, local with great bar and food. Fabulous Sunday Lunch too.
We love this pub, relaxed friendly country pub with great comfort food to boot.
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The Clytha Arms
We love this pub, relaxed friendly country pub with great comfort food to boot.
Great Steaks here, just perfect after walking the banks of the river Wye.
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Ye Old Ferrie Inn
Ferrie LaneGreat Steaks here, just perfect after walking the banks of the river Wye.
Fine dinning, another of our favourites for a special night out... another one where we are yet to be disappointed 😊
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Stonemill Restaurant
B4233Fine dinning, another of our favourites for a special night out... another one where we are yet to be disappointed 😊
Another of our favourites, personally, the better of the Indian restaurants in the area, has won awards so book in advance if you want a seat,
Also does takeaways.
Indian Summer
Another of our favourites, personally, the better of the Indian restaurants in the area, has won awards so book in advance if you want a seat,
Also does takeaways.