The Top 20 Peaks in Monmouthshire
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Monmouthshire is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Monmouthshire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Monmouthshire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
From the summit of Blorenge you get fine views over Abergavenny and the Usk Valley. You may just be able to make out the castle ruins in Abergavenny, not too …
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Skirrid Fawr is an iconic little mountain on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Just across the valley from the Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge. All in all …
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Mynydd Pen-y-fâl, to give Sugar Loaf its original Welsh name, is not a big hill. But because it stands separated from any other peak, including its brethren of the Black …
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The first part of the walk is pretty steep going through the forest . When coming off the ridge there is an easier path to your left hand side as descending back down from the ridge is steep .
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The Kymin is an 18th-century round house and naval temple on a prominent hill, set within 9 acres (4 ha) of grounds. It's a fair slog from Monmouth but you …
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The Cambrian Way is an iconic long-distance footpath that runs 298 miles (480 km) from Cardiff in the south to Conwy in the north. That distance comes with a challenging …
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Perfect place to have lunch wonderful views you can see for miles. Hatterrall Hill is a rounded peak in the Black Mountains which sits on the Wales-England border, partly in …
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Chwarel y Fan is the high point of a long northwest-southeast ridge in the Black Mountains. Standing at 2,228 feet (679 m), the summit affords spellbinding panoramic views. Immediately below, you get a lovely view over Grwyne Fawr Reservoir.
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In fair weather the climb/descent of Hatterall Hill (1,742-foot summit) on Offa’s Dyke Path is a magnificent adventure. The route affords splendid and extensive panoramas over Monmouthshire (south and west), …
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Good views down to the Severn river and the bridge on a clear day.
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