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Skenfrith Castle – White Castle loop from Skenfrith

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Skenfrith Castle – White Castle loop from Skenfrith

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Skenfrith Castle – White Castle loop from Skenfrith

08:19

28.8km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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260 m

Skenfrith Castle

Highlight • Castle

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

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429 m

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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431 m

River Monnow Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the other side of the ruins of Skenfrith Castle you'll find shady, sandy spots where you can easily wade into the River Monnow for a swim. Busy with children …

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5.12 km

Traveller's Seat Wood

Forest

11.9 km

White Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

White Castle is the best preserved of the Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’, which also includes Grosmont and Skenfrith.

The fort was established by the Normans in the …

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11.9 km

White Castle is the best preserved of of Monmouthshire's ‘Three Castles’ (also including Grosmont and Skenfrith).

Originally constructed from wood and earth, a series of renovations transformed it into a …

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19.5 km

Graig Syfyrddin (Edmund's Tump) Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Graig Syfyrddin or just The Graig, is a 423m high hill near Grosmont in north-eastern Monmouthshire, Wales. The summit knoll is known as Edmund's Tump. The hill consists of an …

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23.6 km

Scenic Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.68 km

3.62 km

1.27 km

698 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

5.75 km

4.35 km

2.20 km

1.32 km

260 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

28°C

14°C

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Skenfrith Castle – White Castle loop from Skenfrith

Skenfrith Castle

St. Bridget's Church

River Monnow Swimming Spot

White Castle

White Castle

Graig Syfyrddin (Edmund's Tump) Summit

Scenic Viewpoint

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