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Walks around Monmouth

Monmouth Rambling & Hillwalking Club first started as a walking group in 1981. Since then our members have enjoyed walking countless miles in and around the Monmouth area. We are lucky to have some of the UK’s most beautiful and accessible countryside on our doorstep.

From the town centre you can walk along the Wye Valley, climb the Kymin or visit beautiful woodlands.

To enjoy some of our favourite walks around Monmouth, select from the list to find a map and walk instructions.

Walk No 01 – Monmouth to Wonastow and Lady Grove Wood

4.7 miles long and a total climb of 450 ft. Several stiles. Allow 2.5 hours.

Walk No 02 – Monmouth to Buckholt Wood and Manson

6.2 miles long and a total climb of 850ft. A number of stiles and can be muddy. Moderate. Allow 3.5 hours.

Walk No 03 – Monmouth to Wonastow, Jingle St along the Trothy Valley and Orles Wood

7.0 miles and a total climb of 820 ft. Moderate. Allow 3.5 hours.

Walk No 04 – Wye river bank, Upper Redbrook, Knockalls, Buck Stone and the Kymin

7.3 miles and a total climb of around 1600ft; quite strenuous with some steep climbs and rough going. Allow 3.5 - 4 hours.

Walk No 05 – Wye river bank, iron bridge on Wye, Troy House, Livox Woods, Penallt Old Church, Upper Redbrook

8.5 miles and a total climb of 1500 ft; Strenuous, some steep climbs and rough going. Allow 5 hours.

Walk No 06 – Monnow Bridge, Beech Road, Golf Club, Osbaston

5.5 miles long with around 450 ft of ascent. Several stiles. Moderate. Allow 3 hours.

Walk No 07 – River side walk to confluence of the Wye and the Monnow rivers and Chippenham Fields

Approx. 2.0 miles. No stiles. Easy, flat walk. Allow 1 hour.

Walk No 08 – Monmouth to the Kymin

4 miles with 840 ft of ascent. Moderate. Allow 2 hours.

Walk No 09 – Monmouth to the Kymin, Bilblins and back along the River Wye

This walk is unavailable at present due to a landslip on the banks of the River Wye.

Walk No 10 – Monmouth to Kingswood

Distance 7 miles and 880ft of ascent (with shorter option of 6miles). Moderate. Allow 3.5-4 Hours.

All these walks are within the area covered by Ordnance Survey Explorer Map OL14 and it is strongly recommended that you take a copy on your walk. We recommend you wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing. Time allowance is an approximation, please add extra for stops for refreshment.

Always follow the Country Code:

Be safe – plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
Keep dogs under control
Consider other people

We hope you enjoy your walk but please understand that all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk and that you participate in these walks at your own risk – Monmouth Rambling and Hillwalking Club accepts no responsibility for any injuries to walkers following these walks.

We have taken every care to ensure the directions given for the walks are accurate but Monmouth Rambling & Hillwalking Club cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. We would be pleased to hear of any inaccuracies or changes to the routes by email at monmouthwalkers@gmail.com.

We are grateful to Ordnance Survey for the use of their maps – Crown copyright Ordnance Survey