A View From The Kymin

With breathtakingly beautiful views, peaceful atmosphere and fascinating history, one of Monmouth’s most famous landmarks, The Kymin, is well worth a visit. Perched high above the town, The Kymin boasts commanding views of Wales and England. It became the first National Trust site in Wales and is a stone’s throw from the banks of the…

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A Family Waterside Adventure

Llandegfedd Reservoir, Monmouthshire

WATER sport enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the activities on offer at a Monmouthshire reservoir.     Llandegfedd Reservoir Watersport and Visitor Centre offers a variety of land and water-based activities, including team-building, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, stand-up paddle-boarding, canoeing, angling, kayaking, raft building- all with full equipment hire. The multi-million pound centre, officially opened in…

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Devil’s Pulpit

We are so lucky to have some great places to explore around Monmouthshire and just over the borders. A glorious walk high above Tintern leaves you with spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the River Wye, from the stunning Devil’s Pulpit. ☀️ 🏞️ Legend has it the devil preached to the monks below, tempting them…

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Monmouthshire at 4mph

MEANDER leisurely along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in a narrowboat and you will most likely spot a haven of wildlife from herons to mallards, dragonflies and kingfishers. Narrowboat hire companies in Monmouthshire have seen a surge in bookings this year due to Covid restrictions for both day cruises and longer holidays. Often voted Britain’s…

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Tintern and the Tidenham Tunnel

Whilst this walk is not entirely in Monmouthshire, it starts in Tintern and just about follows the border with Gloucestershire. It is however a fantastic walk with the spectacular Tidenham Tunnel along the route. Starting in centre of Tintern, Over the road from the Wild Hare you will see, Abby Mill, You will also see…

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