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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from Llangarron

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from Llangarron

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from Llangarron

02:13

33.1km

540m

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 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.72 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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8.89 km

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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11.3 km

Apple County Cider Company

Highlight • Structure

We arrived at midday, end of September. A very small shop, offering a range of delicious craft ciders and local preserves. Very friendly and happy to let customers try the …

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21.6 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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21.6 km

Monnow Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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22.2 km

Launch Bikes

Highlight • Rest Area

good bike shop well stocked

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22.2 km

Valerie's Scone Specialists Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cosy cycling-friendly cafe with good coffee and an excellent selection of master-baker-made scones whose recipe has been passed down three generations.

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25.7 km

Buckholt Woods and Hill Fort

Highlight • Climb

From the A466 road climb just through Buckholt, take left marked Buckholt wood and follow steep climb up to a circular route around the woods and ancient hill fort. Good …

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33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

5.38 km

836 m

209 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

596 m

230 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

57 %

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Skenfrith Castle – Monnow Bridge loop from Llangarron

Skenfrith Castle

St. Bridget's Church

Apple County Cider Company

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Monnow Bridge

Launch Bikes

Valerie's Scone Specialists Café

Buckholt Woods and Hill Fort

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