Fiona’s guidebook
River Wye, food, river activities, walking, climbing and sightseeing
This is in a fabulous location there is a hand pulled River Ferryboat Crossing,
boat trips, lots of ducks and canoeing. You can either park at The Biblins, Monmouth and walk 4.5 miles alongside the River Wye. Or drive to Symonds Yat East, parking at the first area is narrow so drive on past the buildings and park in the larger area with the river walk at the top end.
Here you can enjoy a short or long walk along the river before eating.
Walking down to the cable bridge takes around half an hour. And a walk or drive up to Yat Rock to the internationally famous viewpoint. There are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and a choice of circular walks into the forest itself.
The Saracens Head Inn at Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JL is a great food pub. Reservations recommended as it can get very busy, Tel: 01600 890435.
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Symonds Yat
This is in a fabulous location there is a hand pulled River Ferryboat Crossing,
boat trips, lots of ducks and canoeing. You can either park at The Biblins, Monmouth and walk 4.5 miles alongside the River Wye. Or drive to Symonds Yat East, parking at the first area is narrow so drive on past the buildings and park in the larger area with the river walk at the top end.
Here you can enjoy a short or long walk along the river before eating.
Walking down to the cable bridge takes around half an hour. And a walk or drive up to Yat Rock to the internationally famous viewpoint. There are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and a choice of circular walks into the forest itself.
The Saracens Head Inn at Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JL is a great food pub. Reservations recommended as it can get very busy, Tel: 01600 890435.
Hiring a canoe or kayaks is a great way to see the beautiful River Wye.
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Monmouth Canoe Hire and Activity Centre
Old Dixton RoadHiring a canoe or kayaks is a great way to see the beautiful River Wye.
Wyedean Canoe Hire also offer Paddle-Boarding for three hour sessions from Symonds Yat East.
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Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
Wyedean Canoe Hire also offer Paddle-Boarding for three hour sessions from Symonds Yat East.
Castles
Raglan Castle is the nearest castle to The Mews House, it is perfectly formed with towers and a moat, a great experience for all ages. Take a picnic or eat in the fabulous Raglan Castle Cafe in the barns next door.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
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Castillo de Raglan
Castle RoadRaglan Castle is the nearest castle to The Mews House, it is perfectly formed with towers and a moat, a great experience for all ages. Take a picnic or eat in the fabulous Raglan Castle Cafe in the barns next door.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
Caldicot Castle is set in beautiful gardens and a wooded country park. It was founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
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Castillo de Caldicot
Church RoadCaldicot Castle is set in beautiful gardens and a wooded country park. It was founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
Set high on the banks of the River Wye next to the River Severn this Castle was in a great position to control movement in and out of Wales. Chepstow Castle was founded in Norman times and has been added to over the centuries.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
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Chepstow Castle
Set high on the banks of the River Wye next to the River Severn this Castle was in a great position to control movement in and out of Wales. Chepstow Castle was founded in Norman times and has been added to over the centuries.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
Goodrich Castle is set along the banks of the River Wye just across the border in England. It is one of the best preserved of all English medieval castles. There are spectacular views from the battlements and tower, it also has a good tearoom.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
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Castillo de Goodrich
Castle LaneGoodrich Castle is set along the banks of the River Wye just across the border in England. It is one of the best preserved of all English medieval castles. There are spectacular views from the battlements and tower, it also has a good tearoom.
Please note, at the moment entry into all castles is via online booking only.
The Forest of Dean
Beechenhurst Lodge has a good cafe and is the start of the wonderful Sculpture Trail with a wide variety of different sculptures bringing the woodland to life.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadBeechenhurst Lodge has a good cafe and is the start of the wonderful Sculpture Trail with a wide variety of different sculptures bringing the woodland to life.
Puzzle Wood makes a great family day out with mazes and playgrounds as well as the woodlands. It has been host to many films including Star Wars episode VII and The Huntsman. The TV drama Merlin has also filmed here as well as the 2013 Dr Who Christmas Special. It is a great photographic location and runs photography courses throughout the year as well as bushcraft and other events.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only and events may vary.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPuzzle Wood makes a great family day out with mazes and playgrounds as well as the woodlands. It has been host to many films including Star Wars episode VII and The Huntsman. The TV drama Merlin has also filmed here as well as the 2013 Dr Who Christmas Special. It is a great photographic location and runs photography courses throughout the year as well as bushcraft and other events.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only and events may vary.
The different levels of tracks make this a great day out for everyone.
Please note, at the moment entry into all activities is via online booking only.
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Pedalabikeaway
New RoadThe different levels of tracks make this a great day out for everyone.
Please note, at the moment entry into all activities is via online booking only.
With play areas both inside and out, there are four stations on the track each with paths leading into the woodlands. You can get on and off as you please and there is no limit to the amount of trips you can make. Take a picnic and spend the day exploring and den building in the beautiful woodlands. Check out the various activities online throughout the year.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
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Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove RoadWith play areas both inside and out, there are four stations on the track each with paths leading into the woodlands. You can get on and off as you please and there is no limit to the amount of trips you can make. Take a picnic and spend the day exploring and den building in the beautiful woodlands. Check out the various activities online throughout the year.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
Clearwell Caves is well worth a visit, you do not need to book but pre-booking online is cheaper. Amazing caves and history, with adventure caving for the more daring. It is also home to The Real Father Christmas for the festive period.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
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Cuevas de Clearwell
The RocksClearwell Caves is well worth a visit, you do not need to book but pre-booking online is cheaper. Amazing caves and history, with adventure caving for the more daring. It is also home to The Real Father Christmas for the festive period.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
Tintern
A trip to the abbey is a must, set on the banks of the Rive Wye surrounded by trees the autumn display is breathtaking. There are often events so check the website first to see what is going on.
Please note, at the moment entry into Tintern Abbey is via online booking only.
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Abadía de Tintern / Abaty Tyndryn
A trip to the abbey is a must, set on the banks of the Rive Wye surrounded by trees the autumn display is breathtaking. There are often events so check the website first to see what is going on.
Please note, at the moment entry into Tintern Abbey is via online booking only.
Tintern Village has a good selection of shops and places to eat, with a wide variety of local crafts and souvenirs:
Tintern Abbey Shop
The White Monk Cafe & Shop
Abbey Mills shopping and eating
Anchor Inn
Stella Books (a famous second hand book shop)
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Tintern
Tintern Village has a good selection of shops and places to eat, with a wide variety of local crafts and souvenirs:
Tintern Abbey Shop
The White Monk Cafe & Shop
Abbey Mills shopping and eating
Anchor Inn
Stella Books (a famous second hand book shop)
Tintern Old Station is a great day out, with a fabulous cafe, playgrounds and walks along the track and river. Have fun exploring the old carriages, there are often extra events throughout holiday times.
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The Old Station Tintern
Tintern HeightsTintern Old Station is a great day out, with a fabulous cafe, playgrounds and walks along the track and river. Have fun exploring the old carriages, there are often extra events throughout holiday times.
Roman Caerleon
This is a fantastic Roman Site with an impressive Amphitheatre and barracks, wonderful Roman Baths and a great museum where you may meet some Roman soldiers and try on some armour.
Please note, at the moment entry into the museum is via online booking only.
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Baños de la fortaleza romana de Caerleon / Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion
High StreetThis is a fantastic Roman Site with an impressive Amphitheatre and barracks, wonderful Roman Baths and a great museum where you may meet some Roman soldiers and try on some armour.
Please note, at the moment entry into the museum is via online booking only.
Brecon Beacons
This is an award winning Museum. Go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. It is an exciting tour that all ages will enjoy.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
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Big Pit Mining Museum
Forge SideThis is an award winning Museum. Go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. It is an exciting tour that all ages will enjoy.
Please note, at the moment entry into all attractions is via online booking only.
Llangorse Lake is a glacier lake set in The Brecon Beacons Dark Skies Reserve. Known for it's water sports you can hire rowing boats and kayaks. It is the site of an ancient Crannog, where you can walk onto a reproduction Crannog on the side of the lake.
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Lago Llangorse
Llangorse Lake is a glacier lake set in The Brecon Beacons Dark Skies Reserve. Known for it's water sports you can hire rowing boats and kayaks. It is the site of an ancient Crannog, where you can walk onto a reproduction Crannog on the side of the lake.
Set between Llanwenarth, Deri and Rholben hills, Sugar Loaf is one of the highest peaks in the heart of the Black Mountains. It stands at 596m high and offers glorious panoramic views across South Wales, the Brecon Beacons, and into south-west England.
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Sugar Loaf
Set between Llanwenarth, Deri and Rholben hills, Sugar Loaf is one of the highest peaks in the heart of the Black Mountains. It stands at 596m high and offers glorious panoramic views across South Wales, the Brecon Beacons, and into south-west England.
Nestled into the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark. With steep, tree-lined gorges and an abundance of tumbling water there are many walks for all abilities.
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Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
Nestled into the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark. With steep, tree-lined gorges and an abundance of tumbling water there are many walks for all abilities.
Golf
The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club is a championship 6,733 yard golf course. Built first as a hunting lodge belonging to the Rolls family since 1767. It is a beautiful setting for a round of golf.
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The Rolls Of Monmouth Golf Club
B4233The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club is a championship 6,733 yard golf course. Built first as a hunting lodge belonging to the Rolls family since 1767. It is a beautiful setting for a round of golf.
The Celtic manor Golf Resort has three championship courses, a golf academy and a floodlit driving range with two clubhouses.
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The Celtic Manor Resort
The Celtic manor Golf Resort has three championship courses, a golf academy and a floodlit driving range with two clubhouses.
St Pierre Golf Club has two championship courses set in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
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St. Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club
St Pierre Golf Club has two championship courses set in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
Monmouth Golf Club is set just to the north of Monmouth town with views of the surrounding hills.
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Monmouth Golf Club
Leasbrook LaneMonmouth Golf Club is set just to the north of Monmouth town with views of the surrounding hills.