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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Welsh Newton

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Welsh Newton

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Welsh Newton

04:59

78.6km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Wye Valley National Landscape

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Start point

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9.41 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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38.8 km

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

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This is a pretty Grade II-listed bridge across the River Usk. Its three arches are constructed of red sandstone, the central of which is larger. Three circular tunnels cut through …

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45.6 km

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

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48.7 km

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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61.6 km

Tal y Fan

Forest

70.5 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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71.1 km

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Highlight • Rest Area

good bike shop well stocked

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78.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.7 km

11.7 km

192 m

178 m

Surfaces

66.3 km

12.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Welsh Newton

Country Lanes

Skenfrith Castle

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Chain Bridge

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Usk Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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