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West Midlands Region

St. Bridget's Church – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

St. Bridget's Church – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

Moderate

5.0

(2)

30

hikers

St. Bridget's Church – Skenfrith Castle loop from Garway

02:32

9.09km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

98 m

The Garway Moon Inn

Highlight • Pub

Idyllic spot for a village pub, overlooking the cricket pitch.

Tip by

2

4.50 km

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 in summer, but there are wonderful deeper pools in the river that are well worth a dip in any season. You can also picnic and sunbathe on the swathe of grass to the left.

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3

4.50 km

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 one of the oldest churches to be in continuous use in Wales. It is a beautiful church with a large, rather squat tower with a narrow wooden clapperboard effect near the top. It is unique and quite different to other Welsh churches. It is so important to keep this Christian heritage alive in Wales, especially this fine example.

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4

4.67 km

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.

Tip by

5

6.92 km

Country Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

B

9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

447 m

321 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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