Monmouthshire

River Valleys, Border Hills, Ancient Woodlands, and Historic Routes

From the wooded valleys of the River Wye to the hills and uplands that form part of the Welsh borderlands, Monmouthshire contains a network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by rivers, forests, farming, and centuries of travel between Wales and England. Trails such as Offa's Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Wye Valley National Landscape and the eastern edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park showcase some of the area's most distinctive natural settings.

Routes pass through river valleys, ancient woodland, rolling countryside, historic market towns, and protected landscapes, linking some of south-east Wales' most recognisable places. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of Monmouthshire while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.