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Llantilio Pertholey walks
Ysgyryd Fawr (The Skirrid) near Abergavenny
Visorando Member 
2.81 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,004 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Llantilio Pertholey (Monmouthshire)
The Skirrid (Ysgyryd Fawr) is a solitary hill rising from the countryside to the east of Abergavenny. This walk takes the most direct route to the summit and includes a steep ascent. The return route takes through pleasat woodland on the western flank of the hill.
The Sugar Loaf from near Abergavenny (short ascent)
Visorando Member 1.55 mi
+791 ft
-0 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Abergavenny (Monmouthshire)
This Monmouthshire walk offers a short and direct ascent of the Sugar Loaf, which lies a few miles west of Abergavenny. The route is generally easy to follow and should be saved for a fine day as the views from the summit are excellent in fine weather.
Day 7 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Llangattock to Llantony
Association / Club / Walk leader 15.09 mi
+3,419 ft
-3,661 ft
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Llangattock (Powys)
This route takes us across the River Usk and through Crickhowell, up Table Mountain to visit Crug Hywel (fort), over the Grwyne Fechan valley, up to Crug Mawr and down into Grwyne Fawr valley. It passes Partrishow Church, parts of which date from before 1065. Then it's a climb up Garn Wen and Bâl Bach before dropping down to Llantony and the Prior.
Day 8 of the Brecon Beacons Way - Llantony to Abergavenny Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 13.53 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,743 ft
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Crucorney (Monmouthshire)
The route goes south from Llantony Priory over Hatterall Hill, where it joins the Offa’s Dyke for 4.5km, down to the village of Llanvihangel Crucorney, which has an inn that dates back to the 11th century and up The Skirrid (also known as Holy Mountain), which rises to 486m. Finally, the route finds its way into Abergavenny and terminates at the station.
Dingestow Discoveries
AONB 5.47 mi
+669 ft
-650 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mitchel Troy (Monmouthshire)
Enjoy spectacular views towards the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, keep your eyes peeled for lots of wonderful wildlife, and discover hidden heritage along the way.
Into The Black Mountains
Visorando Member 12.09 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,664 ft
7h 50
Moderate
Departure from Craswall (Herefordshire)
This walk leads you up into the black mountains starting along the cat's back, taking in 3 peaks, crossing the England/Wales boarder and across the highest road pass in Wales.
Craswall Priory & Hay Bluff
Visorando Member 6.18 mi
+705 ft
-728 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Craswall (Herefordshire)
This Herefordshire walk offers some wonderful views of the Black Mountains without too much ascent. The route follows tracks and paths north of Craswall and includes the opportunity to visit the remains of Craswall Abbey. Despite the title, an ascent of Hay Bluff is not included but could easily be added to the route.
Day 6 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Danywenallt to YHA Llangattock
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.65 mi
+3,412 ft
-2,972 ft
11h 05
Moderate
Departure from Talybont-on-Usk (Powys)
The route goes from YHA to YHA but essentially follows the Brecon Beacons Way going west-to-east. This section goes through a Site of Special Scientific Interest as it passes Llangorse Lake (Lyn Syfaddan). Formed in the Ice Age, it is one of the few naturally eutrophic lakes in Wales and is of national if not international importance.
Trellech Beacon
AONB 3.12 mi
+351 ft
-348 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Trellech United (Monmouthshire)
A circular route on Trellech Beacon with stunning views to the Wye Valley below and the Forest of Dean, Malverns and Cotswolds in the distance.
Puddingstone and pub trail
AONB 3.37 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Trellech United (Monmouthshire)
A walk uncovering Penallt’s hidden millstone industry. With some steep steps, uphill sections and uneven paths. Best enjoyed in spring and early summer when the bluebells and wildflower meadows are at their peak. This walk takes you to a millstone quarry, to the riverside where millstones were loaded onto trows and passes two pubs where you can enjoy a glass of local cider!
In the woods - The Wye Valley
AONB 
6.67 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Trellech United (Monmouthshire)
A route through woodland on clear wide tracks.
From Pengethly to Harewood End
AONB 4.54 mi
+364 ft
-318 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Herefordshire
The walk descends through beautiful parkland beneath Pengethley Manor Hotel, originating from the 16th century, to Hentland Church and through to Hoarwithy, where there’s a public house with a shop and post office.
Symonds Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.09 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
0h 55
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short but energetic climb to a stunning viewpoint over the Wye Valley.
Goodrich Castle and Welsh Bicknor
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.98 mi
+981 ft
-965 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A long walk full of interest with lengthy riverside sections.
Huntsham Bridge and Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.69 mi
+436 ft
-420 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A wide meander of the Wye followed with Yat Rock as a highlight.
King Arthur’s Cave
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.90 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A walk through the woods to a local landmark, returning along the Wye Riverbank.
Huntsham Hill and Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.54 mi
+541 ft
-531 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
Short alternative route to the viewpoint of Yat Rock.
Biblins and the Wye
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.84 mi
+210 ft
-213 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short level walk along both sides of the River Wye, crossing the suspension bridge at Biblins.
Symonds Yat
AONB 2.85 mi
+82 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A circular walk on good surfaces, mainly level along the beautiful Wye Valley at Symonds Yat. The River Wye seen from the world famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock forms an almost complete loop. The river here flows 31⁄2 miles yet progresses less then 1⁄4 mile towards the Severn. This walk starts below Symonds Yat Rock in the steep sided, wooded gorge at the pleasant village of Symonds Yat East.
Biblins, Monmouth and the Wye
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.56 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
An extended level walk along both sides of the River Wye, with an opportunity to explore the historic border town of Monmouth.
Head for the Hillforts
AONB 7.72 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists down to the Wye. Cross the river at the Biblins visiting Little Doward Hillfort, King Arthur’s Cave and New Weir Forge. Return on the hand ferry at Symonds Yat West.
Wordsworth
AONB 2.05 mi
+699 ft
-689 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Through riverside meadows and along village tracks, climbing in the footsteps of William Wordsworth to the Bread and Cheese viewpoint and Cleddon Shoots waterfall.
Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.62 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
A steep descent and ascent from the car park at Yat Rock to the River Wye at Symonds Yat East.
Whitestone, Whitebrook and the Wye
AONB 14.44 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,532 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Explore our fabulous Monmouthshire countryside. Enjoy riverside views beside the Wye and discover hidden heritage along the way.
Whitestone
AONB 2.06 mi
+194 ft
-203 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
There is a gentle uphill incline near the start of this mainly level woodland walk. There are stunning views down into the Wye Valley and a stop at the waterfall that may have been the sounding cataract, in Wordsworth’s ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’.
Lodge Hill
Visorando Member 
3.11 mi
+463 ft
-443 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Caerleon (Newport)
Lodge Hill Circular Walk in Caerleon. Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates. Some steep sections. Spectacular views from the high ground over the River Usk and the City of Newport. Look out for the distinct Lodge Hill Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Little Dewchurch to Peterstow
AONB 6.77 mi
+427 ft
-715 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Little Dewchurch (Herefordshire)
Linear walk from Little Dewchurch through rich red sandstone country to one of Herefordshire’s finest Victorian churches at Hoarwithy. The walk passes through King’s Caple to the Wye at Sellack Bridge and onward to Upper Grove Common and finally across fields to Peterstow. Mostly on paths with some country lanes.
Tintern’s Hidden History
AONB 10.84 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,657 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Devauden (Monmouthshire)
The route is a mixture of green lanes, forestry tracks and tarmac lanes. There are steep uphill climbs out of Tintern on either side of the Angidy Valley. The route is way-marked. Look out for these along the way. Numbers on the map relate to numbers in the text. You can start at any point and go in either direction (these directions follow a clockwise route). This route links up with the northern Wye Valley trail, Whitestone, Whitebrook and the Wye.
Angidy Trail
AONB 3.84 mi
+577 ft
-558 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Follow the Angidy Trail and discover Tintern’s hidden industry – the furnace, forge and wireworks, the workers’ cottages, limekilns, tidal dock and church where generations of metal workers were baptised, married and buried.
Offa’s Dyke and the Devil’s Pulpit
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.72 mi
+814 ft
-810 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Outward along an old tramway, with a high- level return offering fabulous views.
Brockweir and the Wye
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.10 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Along and across the Wye to a historic English village, returning via woodland.
The Angidy valley
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.82 mi
+502 ft
-482 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
Woodland walking and industrial heritage on a walk with several options for short-cuts.
Brockweir
AONB 2.33 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wye Valley (Monmouthshire)
A figure of eight walk centred on the delightful village of Brockweir. The walk is mainly level along the Wye Valley on old railway tracks, the riverbank and minor roads, part in Wales and part in Gloucestershire.
Langstone-Penhow
Visorando Member 8.94 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Langstone (Newport)
Mostly rural paths with some stiles, kissing gates and steep climbs with fantastic views over Wentwood and surrounding countryside.
Look out for the distinct Langstone-Penhow Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Fourteen Locks
Visorando Member 2.99 mi
+344 ft
-371 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rogerstone (Newport)
A refreshing walk following the surfaced towpaths of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with some steep steps,
stiles and uneven field paths further along requiring sturdy footwear.
Rhiwderin
Visorando Member 4.26 mi
+689 ft
-669 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Graig (Newport)
Mostly rural paths, woodland tracks with some steep climbs, stiles and gates to negotiate. Enjoy great views over the rolling countryside around Machen. Look out for the distinct Rhiwderin Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Llanwern Hill
Visorando Member 
3.11 mi
+161 ft
-177 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bishton (Newport)
An exhilarating walk with some steep inclines and declines requiring sturdy footwear but there are fine views along the way.
Picturesque Piercefield
AONB 8.58 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,378 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chepstow (Monmouthshire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists and discover the picturesque viewpoints of Piercefield Park. These walks take you across the Piercefield Estate, retracing the paths laid out in the 1750s by Valentine Morris, the owner of Piercefield.
The Lancaut Peninsular
AONB 6.08 mi
+725 ft
-745 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Chepstow (Monmouthshire)
Follow the path above limestone cliffs where peregrines nest, to the lost medieval village of Lancaut and the ruins of St James’ church.
Magor Caldicot Levels
Visorando Member 6.15 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Magor with Undy (Monmouthshire)
An easy circular walk starting and finishing in the village of Magor, Monmouthshire; taking in the village of Redwick, the Caldicot Levels and the Wales Coastal Path. Follows relatively quiet country lanes and farm tracks plus along the sea wall following the WCP. Very flat!
Michaelstone-y-Fedw
Visorando Member 5.59 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)
Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk. Rural footpaths through woodland and pasture with some steep sections.
Stiles and gates to negotiate. Look out for the distinct Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Rhymney River
Visorando Member 6.78 mi
+643 ft
-643 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)
The Rhymney River Walk is a seven-mile circular walk around the lower Rhymney Valley.The short climbs through dappled woodland reward the walker with panoramic views of the valley floor and archaeological heritage of the area.
Gwent Levels
Visorando Member 9.30 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Nash (Newport)
NewportWetlands Reserve is a nationally important haven for wildlife and is a designated National Nature Reserve. There is an amazing variety of wild birds, wildlife and flora.
An exhilarating mostly level walk on hard surface paths around the reserve. Generally flat rural footpaths with stiles and gates to negotiate as you leave the reserve. Walkers are encouraged to find an alternative route between point 2 and 3 during the nesting season.
Redwick
Visorando Member 4.88 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Redwick (Newport)
A pleasant mix of rural footpaths and a refreshing coastal walk. Many stiles and narrow footbridges to cross, however, fields can be very muddy throughout winter. Limited car parking opposite Redwick Church.
Look out for the distinct Redwick Circular Walk Waymark Disc.