Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 49 out of 50 hikers
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 designated as a Scheduled Monument. According to the local tradition, building work commenced in 1272 to replace a Norman timber bridge.
October 7, 2019
Easy walk around Monmouth town centre. Not hard at all. Plenty of available parking and places to eat and drink. Monmouth is a border town and has a long military history. The Roman's founded a garrison here and called it Blestium.
October 1, 2020
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