Route Name | Distance | Description |
Brecon to Talybont Canal Walk | 7 miles (11.4 km) | This waterside walk takes you along the opening section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, from Brecon to the village of Talybont On Usk |
Crickhowell Canal Walk | 6 miles (9 km) | A waterside walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Crickhowell to Llangynidr. The route runs for about 5.5 miles along the towpath with a shady section at the start before nice views over the surrounding hills and countryside as you approach Llangynidr. The walk starts in the centre of Crickhowell and crosses the River Usk before following country lanes to the canal at the village of Llangattock |
Llanfrynach | 5 miles (8.1 km) | This Powys village is located in a nice spot for walks along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Taff Trail |
Talybont On Usk | 12 miles (19 km) | This pretty village sits in an enviable location on both the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Caerfanell river |
Usk | 1 miles (1.6 km) | This Monmouthshire based town is a great place for riverside and country walking. |
Llanfoist Canal Walk | 6 miles (9 km) | This Monmouthshire based village is close to a major canal and the wonderful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. |
Pencelli | 5 miles (8.2 km) | This Powys based village sits in a lovely canalside location with walkers able to enjoy the scenery of the Usk Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park. |
Usk Valley Walk | 48 miles (77 km) | This super waterside walk follows the River Usk, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Brecon and Newport Canal from Caerleon to Brecon |
Newbridge on Usk | 5 miles (7.8 km) | This pretty riverside hamlet is located just a few miles north of the city of Newport. |
Cwmbran | 4 miles (7.2 km) | Enjoy an easy walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal on this easy waterside walk in Cwmbran |
Gilwern | 8 miles (13 km) | This walk from the little village of Gilwern takes you along a pleasant section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to neighbouring Llangattock |
Brecon | 4 miles (6.7 km) | This circular walk from the town of Brecon takes you along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the River Usk |
Llangynidr | 4 miles (6 km) | This pretty village in Powys is in a fine location for exploring the surrounding hills and countryside of the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Usk Valley |
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal | 37 miles (60 km) | Follow the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Brecon to Newport on this super waterside walking and cycling route |
Dewstow Gardens and Grottoes | 4 miles (6 km) | These splendid gardens in Monmouthshire were built around 1895 but then buried just after WW2 |
Pontypool | 2 miles (4 km) | This Torfaen county based town has a fine local park and waterside trails along the local river and canal. |
Newport Canal Walk | 2 miles (3.5 km) | Enjoy an easy stroll along the towpath of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Newport to the Fourteen Locks Canal centre. The walk starts at the beginning of the canal at Barrack Hill |
Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk | 26 miles (42 km) | This walk runs through the beautiful Sirhowy Valley in south Wales |
Goytre Wharf | 5 miles (7.3 km) | This circular walk from the Goytre Wharf takes you along a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal before exploring the countryside to the west of the wharf. |
Raglan | 3 miles (5 km) | This Monmouthshire based village is located close to Monmouth and Abergavenny |
Cefn Ila | 2 miles (3.8 km) | This walk visits the Cefn Ila Woodlands near the town of Usk in Monmouthshire. |
Newbridge | 7 miles (11.8 km) | Newbridge is located in the county borough of Caerphilly, near Crumlin and Abercarn. |
Llangattock | 5 miles (8.2 km) | This pretty village lies in a lovely spot within the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Usk Valley |
Brecon Beacons Way | 98 miles (158 km) | Follow the Beacons Way through the centre of the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park |
Tredegar House Country Park | 2 miles (3 km) | This striking 17th-century mansion in Newport is surrounded by 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland |
Pen y Crug | 2 miles (4 km) | This walk climbs to the ancient hill fort and viewpoint on Pen-y-crug hill in Powys in the Brecon Beacons. |
Fourteen Locks | 1 miles (1 km) | This circular walk explores the wonderful Fourteen Locks on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal |
Wye Valley Walk | 138 miles (222 km) | This walk takes you through the beautiful Wye Valley in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Wales. The walk begins on the mouth of the River Wye at Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire and follows the River Wye north to Monmouth, passing the fascinating ruins of Tintern Abbey on the way |
Twmbarlwm | 2 miles (3.5 km) | This circular walk climbs to Twmbarlwm hill fort, near Risca in South Wales |
Crickhowell River Walk | 3 miles (5 km) | A short stroll along the River Usk in the town of Crickhowell (Crug Hywel) in the Brecon Beacons. The walk starts next to Crickhowell Castle also known as 'Alisby's Castle' |
Abergavenny Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens | 1 miles (2 km) | This lovely circular walk takes you around the pretty meadows surrounding Abergavenny Castle |
Llandegfedd Reservoir | 6 miles (10 km) | Enjoy a long circular walk around this beautiful reservoir near Cwmbran and Newport |
Bronllys | 1 miles (1 km) | This walk visits Bronllys Castle just south of the village of Bronllys in Powys |
Tor Y Foel | 4 miles (6.5 km) | This walk climbs to Tor Y Foel in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Powys |
Penallt | 6 miles (9.7 km) | This little Monmouthshire village lies in an elevated position just to the south of Monmouth. |
Talgarth | 2 miles (4 km) | This ancient market town sits on the edge of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. |
Three Castles Walk | 20 miles (32 km) | Visit the three Norman fortresses of Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont on this beautiful circular walk through Monmouthshire |
Henry Vaughan Walk | 2 miles (3.5 km) | This waymarked literary walk in the Brecon Beacons follows in the footsteps of the 17th century poet Henry Vaughan. |
Llangorse Lake | 4 miles (6 km) | Follow good footpaths around the western side of this beautiful lake in the Brecon Beacons National Park |
Talybont Reservoir | 6 miles (10 km) | This circular cycling and walking route takes you around the lovely Talybont Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park |
Taff Trail | 55 miles (88 km) | Follow the River Taff, from Cardiff to Brecon, on this fantastic waterside cycling and walking route. You start on the River Taff in Cardiff and head along the river northwards passing the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle |
Clydach Gorge | 9 miles (14 km) | This beautiful gorge in the Brecon Beacons includes a steep-sided valley down which the River Clydach flows to the River Usk. |
Newport Seawall | 10 miles (16 km) | This walk takes you along the sea wall from Goldcliff to Caldicot in the Newport area of South Wales |
Llandogo | 9 miles (14 km) | This Monmouthshire village sits in a fine location in the lovely Wye Valley AONB. |
Sugarloaf Mountain | 5 miles (8 km) | Climb to the summit of this iconic mountain on this challenging circular walk in Monmouthshire, Wales |
Cambrian Way | 298 miles (479 km) | This epic long distance trail runs from Cardiff on the south coast of Wales to Conwy on the north coast. |
Blaen Bran Reservoir | 2 miles (3.5 km) | This circular walk visits the Blaen Bran Reservoirs near Cwmbran in Torfaen county. |
Skirrid Fawr | 9 miles (14.5 km) | Climb this 486m (1594 feet) mountain in the Brecon Beacons on this challenging walk |
Abergavenny Sugarloaf Walk | 7 miles (11.5 km) | This epic circular walk takes you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain from the town of Abergavenny |
Blorenge | 7 miles (12 km) | This challenging walk takes you around this prominent hill in the southeastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park |
Blaenavon | 4 miles (6 km) | This interesting town in Torfaen county is part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Offa's Dyke Path | 177 miles (285 km) | This incredible 177 mile trail starts on the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire in England before taking you over the border into Wales and on through some truly splendid mountainous scenery |
St Briavels | 9 miles (14.5 km) | This Gloucestershire based village sits close to the Welsh Border in the Forest of Dean and the River Wye Valley. |
Eagle's Nest | 1 miles (1.6 km) | This walk takes you to the Eagle's Nest viewpoint in the Wye Valley AONB |
Table Mountain | 4 miles (6 km) | Enjoy wonderful views over the Brecon Beacons on this moderate climb to the 451m peak of Table Mountain (Crug Hywel) |
Glasbury | 6 miles (10 km) | This pretty riverside village is located in Powys near Hay on Wye. |
Trefil Quarry | 5 miles (8 km) | This walk visits the Trefil Quarry in the small village of Trefil in Blaenau Gwent, south Wales. |
Llandrindod Wells | 5 miles (8 km) | This circular walk takes you around the victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells in the Cambrian Mountains |
Hay on Wye | 10 miles (16 km) | This circuit around Hay on Wye takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park on the Offa's Dyke Path |
Clevedon | 6 miles (9 km) | This north Somerset based town has lots of opportunities for walkers with coast, country, woodland, hill climbs and a nearby historic house to explore on foot. |
Builth Wells | 7 miles (11 km) | This small market town in Powys has some nice river trails and a pleasant local park to stroll through |
Brockweir | 5 miles (8.5 km) | This Gloucestershire based village sits in a beautiful spot in the Forest of Dean |
Chepstow | 11 miles (18 km) | A splendid circular walk around Chepstow making use of the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path to visit some of the highlights of the area |
Monmouth | 6 miles (10 km) | A lovely circular walk around the Welsh town of Monmouth, visting Monmouth Castle, The Kymin viewpoint and the River Wye |
Hereford | 6 miles (9 km) | This splendid cathedral city is a fine place to explore for walkers |