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Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting in the historic village of Skenfrith, which affords some of the most picturesque settings of Welsh rural life, then heading along the beautiful banks of the Monnow, passing through the tranquil grounds of Sand House before heading uphill and through the woods where once at the top there are fabulous open views of the Malvern Hills and the Monnow valley.

Sunday, 14 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

An generally easy walk (graded moderate only due to the climb and sometimes overgrown route out of the valley).  3 or 4 sturdy stiles

Please bring food and refreshments, as you feel appropriate.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 52865 94307
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5NZ
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unwell.code.ultra
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 45655 20256
Nearest postcode:
NP7 8UG
what3words:
cooking.exams.handlebar
Start time:
10:00 am

Skenfrith Castle, off the B4521 between Ross on Wye and Abergavenny. Free parking

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking