Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

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Monnow Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Monmouth

01:35

25.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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724 m

Valerie's Scone Specialists Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cosy cycling-friendly cafe with good coffee and an excellent selection of master-baker-made scones whose recipe has been passed down three generations.

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743 m

Launch Bikes

Highlight • Rest Area

good bike shop well stocked

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1.02 km

Salt and Pepper Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Go down the little alley way and there's a small courtyards best for groups of up to 4. We only had (delightful) coffees, but the food being brought out looked …

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1.33 km

Monnow Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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1.35 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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4.13 km

View from Wonastow Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the climb, take a breath to take in the stunning views.

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21.9 km

Red Door Diner Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely garden centre with a little cafe in the car park. Has toilets in the carpark. Food options are limited but there is plenty of cake and ice cream sundaes …

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