Monnow Valley Walk in north-east Monmouthshire, South Wales is a 40-mile (65 km) route from Monmouth to Hay-on-Wye, which follows the River Monnow and the foot of the Black Mountains.

The trail is linear running through the valley of the River Monnow, from Monmouth, near its confluence with the River Wye, to the headwaters below Hay Bluff.

At this point, the walk links up with the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, sharing the same route to the finishing point at Hay-on-Wye.

Notable settlements on route include Monmouth, Skenfrith, Grosmont, Clodock and Hay-on-Wye.

Famous persons associated with Monmouth include:

Geoffrey of Monmouth, born in 1090 and wrote Historia Regum Britanniae, the "History of British Kings" He is also famed with the Legend of King Arthur and Merlin the Magician.

Henry V, born in Monmouth castle in 1387, immortalised in his victory at Agincourt and the square in the town is named after this battle.

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, leader of the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685

Charles Rolls, who lived at The Hendre near Monmouth and was co-founder of the Rolls-Royce company, was the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane.

There is a statue of Charles Rolls in Agincourt Square

Total distance:  Approx 40 Miles 65KM)

 

Grade: Green with Amber sections.  (Grade Description)

 

Start/Finish: Monmouth to Hay-on-Wye

 

Accommodation: Hotels, B & B, Farmhouse or Inns

 

Price:

3 Night Walking Break. 3 walking days £255.pp

4 Night Walking Break. 3 walking days £340.pp

 

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

5 Night Walking Break. 4 walking days £425.pp

 

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.