The 4 Castles ride covers 32 miles (50km) on a circular route.  

The route links Abergavenny Castle, Skenfrith Castle, Grosmont Castle and White Castle together.

It follows woods and hills and takes the rider over Graig Syfyrddin (Edmunds Tump) from where there are views of the Welsh Marches, the mountains of South Wales, including the Black Mountains, the Forest of Dean and beyond.

The 4 Castles ride links with both the Offa's Dyke Path (at White Castle) and the Monnow Valley Walk (at Skenfrith and Grosmont).

Normally the term “The Three Castles” is used to collectively describe White Castle, Skenfrith Castle and Grosmont Castle, all of which are located in the Monnow Valley in south Wales (modern day Monmouthshire).

The Monnow Valley was an important route between Hereford and Monmouth in medieval times, due to its position as an area of relatively open land, which provided a break between the river cliffs of the Wye Valley to the south, and the hills around Abergavenny to the west.

The Three Castles are usually grouped together by historians because for almost their entire history they were part of a block of territory under the control of a single lord. (lots more information will be provided on the building of the castles and there history)

Total distance:  Approx 32 Miles (50KM)

 

Grade: Green with Amber sections.  (Grade Description)

 

Start/Finish: Abergavenney

 

Accommodation: Hotels, B & B, Farmhouse or Inns

 

Price:

2 Night Biking Break. 2 riding days £155.pp

3 Night biking Break. 2 riding days £225.pp

 

WHY not add a night giving you the chance to see Abergavenny Castle and explore the history of this ancient market town

4 Night biking Break. 2 riding days £300.pp

 

Bike hire is from local bike shops and can be booked on the booking sheet.

Cost includes Luggage transfers where required, your accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, if you need a packed lunch they can be arranged subject to accommodation providers charge.

Detailed maps and route descriptions provided as required.