Three Castles Walk (Monmouthshire)
32 km / 20 miles
Mons
A route from Offa's Dyke on the borderlands of England and Wales connecting the three Norman fortresses of Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont that formed a defensive line and regulated trade routes. The Walk passes through undulating countryside with hidden valleys and secluded and historic farmhouses in a landscape of mixed farming where hedgerows and small woods have survived to keep the area rich in wildlife.
Three Castles Walk was revamped in 2006 with a minor change in the route at Skenfrith, to get the route on to a quieter back lane, rather than the more major road heading towards Whitecastle. New Guide is available.
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Details:
| Path Type: |
Paths Marked on OS mapping |
| Waymark: |
Brown castle motif and name on white disc |
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| Attributes: |
Heritage |
| Start and Finish: |
SO457202 - Skenfrith, Mons |
| Web Sites: |
Monmouthshire CC - Three Castle Walk |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): |
| OS Landranger: |
161 |
| OS Landranger Active: |
161 |
| OS Explorer: |
189, 13, 14 |
| OS Explorer Active: |
189, 13, 14 |
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Route Profile:
31.6 Km (19.6 miles)
1,077 m (3,533 ft) ascent
389 m (1,276 ft) maximum height
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