Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from VC35 Monmouthshire

Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from VC35 Monmouthshire

Moderate

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from VC35 Monmouthshire

03:44

81.4km

850m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.2 km

Coed Cefn-Cawdel

Forest

34.5 km

Skenfrith Castle

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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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47.3 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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47.6 km

Salt & Pepper

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Seats outside, good cake.

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47.7 km

Coffi Lab

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

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47.9 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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47.9 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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49.9 km

Red Door Diner Café

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Lovely garden centre with a little cafe in the car park. Has toilets in the carpark. Food options are limited but there is plenty of cake and ice cream sundaes …

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