with an impressive motte and huge curtain walls. A very photogenic location with some great picnic spots too!

Day 2 White Castle to Grosmont - 6 ½ miles (10 km) Leaving the huge stone towers of White Castle behind, the route heads northwards to Grosmont. The route takes your over Graig The Three Castles Walk Syfyrddin, an impressive 3-day Self-guided Walking Holiday wooded hill also know as Edmund's Tump. Pause Discover the rich medieval heritage of the Welsh borders for lovely views of the on this short walking tour through the Monmouthshire Monnow Valley and then countryside. Abergavenny and its hinterland have a continue to Grosmont. reputation for excellent food and great hospitality. The The fortress here, built in tour is gently paced, giving the walker plenty of time to the 11th century, is well- experience the rolling landscape and fully explore preserved. The nearby “Trilateral Castles” which are encountered along the way. church, which was built in the same style as parts of the original castle, contains some beautiful stone carvings and is also worth a visit. This tranquil village, with its lovely eateries, well-kept rose gardens and calm atmosphere is hard to leave and it's where you spend your third night.

Day 3 Grosmont to Skenfrith - 5 ½ miles (9 km) The final day brings you down through the fields to Skenfrith again, with lovely views and the River Monnow to accompany you for the final couple of miles. Take a second look at the castle, or enjoy a spot of lunch at the 2007 Michelin Pub of the Year – the Bell at Skenfrith. You can Day 1 even tour the organic kitchen garden when you've finished Skenfrith to White Castle - 7 miles (11 km) your meal. The tour ends with your transfer back to Your first night is spent in Abergavenny, with a morning Abergavenny for the journey home. transfer to the start of the walk in Skenfrith. The town quickly turns to Tour summary countryside as you Duration 3 days travel the lanes to Distance 18 miles (29 km) arrive at the small Grading Easy village of Skenfrith. Price £235 per person based on 2 people This is the site of the sharing a twin/double room. Contact us first of the royal for sole traveller/single occupancy rates. castles, now a quiet Meals Cooked breakfast included. Packed ruin and surrounded lunches & evening meals can be by a perfect carpet arranged on your behalf if required. of turf. A stroll around the unusual, stocky church at the Options Add an extra night at any stage of the centre of this small village is also recommended before you tour, prices from £40pp per night. begin the walk proper, heading eastwards to Llanvetherine and the second Remember, this itinerary is just the starting point. fortress of the day – White Castle. Please contact us if you have any special requirements Originally lime- and we will be happy to tailor the tour to suit you. plastered, hence the name, White Castle is perhaps the most impressive of the Trilateral Castles,