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Skenfrith Castle – St. Bridget's Church loop from Welsh Newton

Skenfrith Castle – St. Bridget's Church loop from Welsh Newton

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Skenfrith Castle – St. Bridget's Church loop from Welsh Newton

04:11

86.2km

1,060m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.09 km

Skenfrith Castle

Highlight • Castle

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

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9.26 km

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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16.9 km

Red Castle Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Open Weds-Sun 10-4pm. Farmhouse set in lovely quiet countryside.

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24.6 km

The Walnut Tree Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great little pub not far from Abergavenny and on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. Perfect spot for dinner - the food and wine is DELISH! Enjoyed a meal …

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43.6 km

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Inspired village shop with all you could want to fuel your ride

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49.7 km

The Bridge Inn Pub and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Busy village pub and campsite in the small village of Michaelchurch. The prefect place to stay or visit for food if you want to explore the stunning local area including Hay-on-Way, Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass.

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55.3 km

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

Highlight • Monument

In the picturesque hamlet of Turnastone, pause to look at England's oldest petrol station. Sadly no longer working but a charming little slice of history!

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82.6 km

Rolling Road Towards Wales and Monmouth

Highlight • Trail

Nice rolling road towards Wales and Monmouth

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86.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.7 km

12.1 km

484 m

Surfaces

78.0 km

7.83 km

484 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Skenfrith Castle – St. Bridget's Church loop from Welsh Newton

Skenfrith Castle

St. Bridget's Church

Red Castle Tea Room

The Walnut Tree Inn

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

The Bridge Inn Pub and Campsite

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

Rolling Road Towards Wales and Monmouth

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