There has been a crossing here since the 16th century but it was the 19th-century incarnation that earned it the name Chain Bridge, due to its sturdy chain supports. However, the current iron arch bridge was built in 1906 by George Palmer of Neath.

On the eastern bank, the Chainbridge Inn serves good pub food and has four guestrooms. It's a lovely place to stay, with serene riverside trails and Clytha Park less than an hour's walk away.

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Location: Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Clytha Castle – Clytha Cutting loop from Bettws Newydd

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