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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Penrhos

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Penrhos

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Penrhos

01:50

27.4km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 115 m

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9.55 km

View from Wonastow Climb

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At the top of the climb, take a breath to take in the stunning views.

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12.9 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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13.1 km

St Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth

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13.5 km

Launch Bikes

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good bike shop well stocked

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13.5 km

Valerie's Scone Specialists Café

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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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13.9 km

Coffee #1 Monmouth

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14.1 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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14.1 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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27.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

578 m

544 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

13.3 km

314 m

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Penrhos

View from Wonastow Climb

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

St Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth

Launch Bikes

Valerie's Scone Specialists Café

Coffee #1 Monmouth

Monnow Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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