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Hikes in Gwent

Wales, United Kingdom

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Gwent. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.

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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Gwent

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The Cambrian Way

recommended route Difficulty difficult

448.7 km

132:25 h

15,203 m

15,213 m

A coast to Coast Mountain walk. From Cardiff to Conwy traversing much of the highest, wildest and most scenically beautiful parts of Wales. The route is approximately 479 km (298 miles) with a total ascent of 22,460 m (73,700 ft)

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Vale of Ewyas Horseshoe Walk

recommended route Difficulty difficult

28.1 km

8:15 h

815 m

The Vale of Ewyas horseshoe walk is a 17+ mile Black Mountains ridge walk offering stunning scenery as well as a significant physical challenge.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom

Tintern to Monmouth

recommended route Difficulty moderate

17 km

4:30 h

250 m

240 m

A peaceful walk taking you upstream into the larger bustling town of Monmouth.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom

Whitebrook Loop from Old Station

recommended route Difficulty moderate

16.4 km

4:05 h

423 m

417 m

A lovely loop up up along the top of the valley with stunning views out across the Wye. Pass through Cleddon and it's picturesque little waterfalls then drop down to return along the banks of the River Wye.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom

Llanthony Priory-Hatterrall Hill-Capel-Y-Ffin circular

recommended route Difficulty difficult

16.8 km

4:58 h

791 m

799 m

This is a lovely scenic circular hike around the beautiful Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting at the ruins of Llanthony Priory in the Vale Of Ewyas.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom

Chepstow to Tintern Abbey via Offa's Dyke Path

recommended route Difficulty moderate

14.3 km

4:00 h

384 m

375 m

A stunning walk through the beautiful Wye Valley, walking above the river along the Offa's Dyke Path up to Tintern Abbey.

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Chepstow to Tintern Abbey

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.8 km

5:00 h

252 m

A stunning walk, following the course of the River Wye up to Tintern Abbey and back.

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Hike to Punchbowl on the Blorenge on 9 July 2021 at 14:30

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.1 km

1:58 h

320 m

318 m

Walk from Llanfoist car park along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, then ascent on Blorenge Mountain to the Punchbowl and then return on steep descent.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom

Hike to Punchbowl on the Blorenge 9 July 2021 at 14:30

recommended route Difficulty moderate

16.9 km

1:58 h

320 m

318 m

Walk from Llanfoist car park along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, then ascent on Blorenge Mountain to the Punchbowl and then return on steep descent.

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