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Monnow Bridge – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

Monnow Bridge – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

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Monnow Bridge – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

01:28

30.7km

410m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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98 m

The Garway Moon Inn

Highlight • Pub

Idyllic spot for a village pub, overlooking the cricket pitch.

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12.0 km

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

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Once an important border castle, and birthplace of Henry V of England. In 1647 the site was reused and built over by Great Castle House, which has since become the headquarters and regimental museum of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers.

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12.7 km

Salt & Pepper

Highlight • Cafe

Seats outside, good cake.

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12.8 km

Coffi Lab

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Lovely café, perfect for a coffee or lunch break on a long ride!

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13.0 km

Monnow Bridge

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Monnow Bridge is the only surviving mediaeval fortified river bridge in Britain where the gate tower stands on the bridge. As such, the bridge is Grade I-listed and has been …

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13.1 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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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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25.6 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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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

5.73 km

235 m

200 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 17 July

26°C

13°C

48 %

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Monnow Bridge – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

The Garway Moon Inn

Baptist Church, Monmouth

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Salt & Pepper

Coffi Lab

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Skenfrith Castle

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