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Skenfrith. A Circular Walk From The Castle

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Overview

The walk starts along the banks of the river Monnow through a beautiful private estate, before proceeding up hill through a lovely deciduous forest, then eventually looping back round through pleasant countryside back down to the river and the castle.

Sunday, 18 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a packed lunch

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 52866 94301
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5NZ
what3words:
limelight.nooks.goofy
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chepstow Leisure Centre car park. Car share places cannot be guaranteed. Post on WhatsApp if wanting or offering car share. Car share levy £3.50. Or go directly to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 45661 20252
Nearest postcode:
NP7 8UG
what3words:
space.piles.campfires
Start time:
10:00 am

Skenfrith Castle Car Park, off the B4521 Ross on Wye to Abergavenny road.

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