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This beautiful Welsh border county has so much to offer visitors choosing to take a self-catering holiday in Monmouthshire. Featuring stunning scenery from riverside to hilltop, it lies between the Wye Valley – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Renting a holiday cottage in Monmouthshire is a great way to take it all in and have a place to return to each evening. Monmouthshire is a picturesque corner of Wales, packed with natural beauty, pretty market towns, and its fair share of castles, such as Chepstow, Raglan, Caldicot, and Abergavenny. To spend an hour or two exploring other historic locations, head for Monmouth or the ruins of Tintern Abbey.

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Nature seems to have designed Monmouthshire with beauty in mind, endowing it with soft rolling hills, gently sloping wooded valleys and the meandering rivers of the Usk and Wye..

Here are ten suggestions for things to do in Monmouthshire:

  1. Visit Tintern Abbey: This historic abbey dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture. Visitors can take a guided tour or explore the ruins on their own.

  2. Walk the Offa's Dyke Path: This 177-mile trail follows the ancient boundary between England and Wales, offering stunning views of the countryside.

  3. Go cycling: Monmouthshire has some excellent cycling routes, including the scenic Usk Valley Trail and the challenging Black Mountains Loop.

  4. Explore the Brecon Beacons National Park: Monmouthshire is located on the edge of this stunning national park, which offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and outdoor activities.

  5. Visit Abergavenny: This charming market town is known for its excellent food scene, with plenty of independent cafes, restaurants, and pubs to choose from.

  6. Take a canal boat trip: The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal runs through the county and offers scenic boat trips with stunning views of the countryside.

  7. Go fishing: Monmouthshire has plenty of rivers and lakes that are perfect for fishing, including the River Usk and Llandegfedd Reservoir.

  8. Visit Raglan Castle: This impressive castle was built in the 15th century and is now a popular tourist attraction, with plenty of history to explore.

  9. Go horse riding: Monmouthshire has some excellent equestrian facilities, including the Llangorse Multi Activity Centre and the Tregare Riding Centre.

  10. Visit the Wye Valley: This stunning area of natural beauty offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and exploring picturesque villages and towns such as Chepstow and Ross-on-Wye.

  11. Plan a day on the river and hire a canoe at the Monmouth Canoe Centre.

  12. Hire bicycles in Abergavenny and take to the lanes on a summer’s day to really appreciate the natural beauty of the Monmouthshire Countryside.  Guaranteed to work up a healthy appetite for a meal made of local produce back at your Monmouthshire holiday home.

Monmouthshire Destinations