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Ideally placed between the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire offers a wealth of activities with spectacular landscape as a backdrop. Whether it's canoeing down the River Wye, taking a tandem paragliding or hot air balloon flight, horse-riding on dedicated trails or simply grabbing a round of golf, Monmouthshire has plenty to offer.

Prefer to keep your feet on terra firma? There’s plenty of ground to cover on the 177-mile Offa’s Dyke National Trail or the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. (If you walk one after the other you will walk your way around the whole of Wales).

Slightly more manageable by degrees are the Wye Valley Walk (136 miles), the Usk Valley Walk (48 miles) and the Three Castles Walk (19 miles). In March the South Wales Three Peaks Challenge takes place over the mountains around Abergavenny and the Big Black Mountains Challenge in May offers a choice of testing routes in the same area.

If you’re not already spoilt for choice, two of the long-distance routes on the National Cycle Network start in Chepstow.

For a different sort of excitement, cheer on your favourite horse at Chepstow Racecourse, home of the Coral Welsh Grand National, or stargaze in the UK’s first International Dark Sky Reserve in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

If you’re looking for something more restorative, try forest bathing at a well-being retreat in the Wye Valley, a relaxing treatment at one of our spas or learning a new skill on one of our courses.

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Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal West Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llanfoist, Abergavenny

2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.
Boat tours on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Type

Type:

Boat Tours

Address

Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW

boats@mbact.org.uk

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust (MBACT) is a local charity focusing on restoring the Mon & Brec canal for its entire length. The Trust operates 2 community trip boats from the popular Goytre Wharf. The boats normally run at…
Chepstow Leisure Centre

Type

Type:

Leisure Centre

Address

Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LX

Telephone
01291 635745

chepstowleisurecentre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Visit Chepstow Leisure Centre to swim, play sports, keep fit and more.
Health Walk - St. Arvan's Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

St Arvans Memorial Hall, A466,, St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DN

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

St Arvans, Chepstow

2.8 mile route through and to the west of the village of St. Arvan's.
Health Walk - Mathern & Wyelands

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Mathern Road near Millers Arms, Mathern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6JD

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

A 2.8 mile circuit in farmland between Mathern village and Chepstow.
Health Walk - Caerwent Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

CADW car park Caerwent, Roman Road, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5AU

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Caerwent

A 2 mile walk around the old Roman town of Caerwent.
Forest Jump at Celtic Manor

Type

Type:

High Wire

Address

The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Newport, Newport, NP18 1HQ

Telephone
01633 410587

bookings@celtic-manor.com

Newport

Always wanted to swing through the trees? Then test your nerve with our exhilarating Forest Jump treetop adventure.
Inspire2Adventure

Type

Type:

Activity Provider

Address

Wyastone Business Park,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

Telephone
01600 891515

info@inspire2adventure.com

Monmouth

Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP), Kayaking, Gorge Scrambling, Rock Climbing & more. Fun and exciting adventure days out in and around the stunning Wye Valley Monmouthshire exploring river, rock and gorge. Great for all, family & friends.
Forest Retreats Yoga Classes

Type

Type:

Yoga and Pilates

Address

Hill Farm, Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ST

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Yoga Classes with Hayley at Hill Farm, Tintern
Wye Valley Greenway

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZ

Tintern

The Wye Valley Greenway is a five mile shared use route between Tintern and Chepstow, mostly following the old Wye Valley railway line down the eastern side of the River Wye.
Newport Wrought Ironwork

Type

Type:

Arts & Crafts

Address

The Forge Ironworks, Blackwall Lane, Barecroft Common, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3EB

Telephone
07973501016

newportwroughtironwork@hotmail.com

Barecroft Common, Magor

This one-2-one tuition day course will provide a ‘hands-on approach to MIG (metal inert gas) welding and is suitable for aspiring welders ,farmers, sculptors, metal craft artists and DIY enthusiast to develop basic welding skills.
Monmouthshire Golf Club

Type

Type:

Golf - 18 hole

Address

Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HE

Telephone
01873 852606

monmouthshiregc@outlook.com

Abergavenny

The Monmouthshire is a course that suits all levels of golfer and indeed all ages.
Virgin Balloon Flights in Monmouthshire

Type

Type:

Ballooning

Address

Llanarth, Raglan, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2AU

Telephone
01952 212 771

customerservice@virginballoonflights.co.uk

Raglan

Virgin Balloon Flights offer a personal, friendly service and a memorable hot air balloon flight experience! The experience will last 3-4 hours with about an hour's flight with a glass of chilled prosecco on touch down and a commemorative flight…
Celtic Trails - Wye Valley Walk

Type

Type:

Guided Walking

Address

Wye Valley, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ZD

Telephone
01291 689774

walk@celtic-trails.com

Chepstow

Celtic Trails want to give you the best walking holiday in Britain you can have. Your walking holiday will take you along the very best of National Trails and Long-Distance paths through Wales.
11 Usk Lady Hill

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Twyn Square, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1BH

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Usk

A 3.1 mile walk on good tracks from Usk.
The David Broome Event Centre

Type

Type:

Sports Stadium

Address

Mount Ballan Manor, Crick, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP

Telephone
01291 418125

jess@theshowground.com

Caldicot

Set over 100 acres of stunning Welsh countryside, the experienced team here at the Centre have the experience to ensure that all manner of events run smoothly and efficiently.
Health Walk - Llanfoist Canal East Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LP

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Llanfoist, Abergavenny

1.6 mile walk along the canal and return by path and minor road.
Health Walk - Thornwell and Innage Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Shops Area, Thornwell Road, Thornwell, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5TY

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

3 mile walk around the countryside to the south west of Chepstow.
Health Walk - Piercefield Walk

Type

Type:

Walking Route

Address

Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LT

Telephone
01633 644850

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

2.6 mile route through Piercefield Park and returning on a section of the Wye Valley Walk.
Dirt Farm Wales

Type

Type:

Mountain Biking

Address

Great Llwygy Farm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7PE

Telephone
07946 123234

hello@dirtfarm.wales

Abergavenny

Welcome to the UK's most exciting downhill & freeride centre. The ultimate mountain biking experience, set in the heart of the breathtaking Black Mountains.