Emily's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tintern Abbey is a national icon – still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks.
167 locals recommend
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Tintern Abbey is a national icon – still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks.
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Symonds Yat Rock is an internationally renowned viewpoint with one of the most iconic views of the Wye Valley. The river meanders around a headland with a rocky outcrop and the viewpoint is perfectly placed for views down both sides of the valley, along the cliffs and down to the village below. East facing, it is also a great spot to view the sunrise over the wooded hills.
61 locals recommend
Symonds Yat Rock
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Symonds Yat Rock is an internationally renowned viewpoint with one of the most iconic views of the Wye Valley. The river meanders around a headland with a rocky outcrop and the viewpoint is perfectly placed for views down both sides of the valley, along the cliffs and down to the village below. East facing, it is also a great spot to view the sunrise over the wooded hills.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkThe Kymin
Iconic mountains, rich countryside and a sweeping 18th century landscaped park
94 locals recommend
Sugar Loaf
Iconic mountains, rich countryside and a sweeping 18th century landscaped park
Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. The site, covering 14 acres, shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier.
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPuzzlewood is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. The site, covering 14 acres, shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier.
Tidenham Tunnel
Bishton Lanegreat for bikes/walks
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadGreat place to hire a bike and explore the forest of Dean
King Arthur's Cave
Interesting caves and fantastic views from the top fort
Food Scene
The Whitebrook
Experience locally sourced food and Wye Valley surroundings at The Whitebrook, Monmouthshires Michelin star restaurant.
31 locals recommend
The Whitebrook
The Whitebrook
Experience locally sourced food and Wye Valley surroundings at The Whitebrook, Monmouthshires Michelin star restaurant.
Lion Inn Trellech
Church StreetThe Pig & Apple
Neighbourhoods
Monmouth is a Welsh-border market town at the confluence of the Rivers Wye, Monnow and Trothy. With its bustling main street, it makes a great destination for a holiday! Perhaps best known as the birthplace of Henry V, Monmouth boasts a whole host of historical sites, people and buildings, from the Nelson Gardens to the town hall. It has a medieval 13th-century bridge over the River Monnow, unique in Britain, as it is the only preserved bridge of its design remaining.
152 locals recommend
Monmouth
Monmouth is a Welsh-border market town at the confluence of the Rivers Wye, Monnow and Trothy. With its bustling main street, it makes a great destination for a holiday! Perhaps best known as the birthplace of Henry V, Monmouth boasts a whole host of historical sites, people and buildings, from the Nelson Gardens to the town hall. It has a medieval 13th-century bridge over the River Monnow, unique in Britain, as it is the only preserved bridge of its design remaining.
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)