Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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41.0km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.0 km

Grosmont Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Grosmont is a one of the "Three Castles of Gwent" a trio of strongholds (also including Skenfrith and White Castle).

The original earth-and-timber stronghold was built on a "gros mont" …

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18.2 km

Angel Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice friendly community pub. Good beer. Visit the castle (free) as well

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18.5 km

The Angel Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Cosy Inn with a wood fire, decent ales and a good menu

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20.7 km

Church Shrubbery

Forest

21.4 km

Corras Shrubbery

Forest

39.7 km

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

Highlight • Castle

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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40.0 km

Salt & Pepper

Highlight • Cafe

Seats outside, good cake.

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40.1 km

Coffi Lab

Highlight • Cafe

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

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40.3 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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40.4 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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