Raglan Castle Llanover Wye Valley Raglan The Wye Valley Llanvair The Wye Valley, which marks the eastern boundary of Monmouthshire with Gloucestershire, is one of the most scenic parts of the Kilgeddin county. It is often used by cyclists participating in the Lands End to John O’Groats long distance ride due to its beauty. As a result, the Coed Arthur Wye Valley has been voted one of the most scenic sections on the 1000 mile route. You too can enjoy its beauty, but in a more relaxed The Narth Goytre Wharf Whitebrook way, and take in its attractions that are highlighted on this cycling map. Nantyderry Bettws Newydd Trellech Tracks Trellech Penperlleni (Cycling Or Horse Riding) B4598 30 31 A449 49 42 B4293 A466 31 Gwehelog S Wye Bridge Common Cleddon Hall LC i Museum see over see over B429 Welsh S 3 Chepstow Llanishen tree Llanishen Castle t Little Mill Llancaeo 42 Catbrook S 30 Llansoy 42 Monkswood 31 A472 Llanolway Rhadyr B4293 Farmhouse Botany S Bay Town Gate Gwernesney Glascoed Trelleck Grange S Tintern Abbey 31 ad Ro Tintern Brookweir H ton Moun Hardwick Cobbler’s The Old Plain Station 32 4 Llanbadoc Llangwm Road port 42 Tintern w 30 Abbey Ne Wolvesnewton 42 B4293 Devauden Coed-y-paen 32 Wye Valley Kilgwrrwg River Wye Common 4 31 Bulwa A449 Newchurch Chepstow Park Wood rk Road A466 42 Chepstow Llandegfedd Reservoir A48 Bulwarks Camp Mathern Road S 32 St Arvans Bulwark 30 Llangibby Into Torfaen 30 Earlswood Itton Common B4293 4 Llandegveth 42 A466 Wentwood Chepstow Forest 42 Racecourse Newbridge on Usk B4235 S Mynydd-bach Thornwell Shirenewton 42 Mounton Llanhennock Llanmelin Wood Hillforts Pwllmeyric Chepstow Llanvair 4 Discoed M48J2 4 Chepstow M4 Mathern Newhouse A48 0 1 1.5 Kilometres 4 Scale Miles A48 0 0.5 1 Caerwent Severn Bridge Crick Mathern Caerwent Roman Town B4245 St Bride’s 4 Chepstow Castle Netherwent Safe Cycling The Purpose of this Map M48 Caldicot Cycling in Monmouthshire can be a rewarding experience due mainly to its varied and interesting landscape. Although quiet roads Caldicot Black Rock Castle The purpose of this map is to show the roads in Monmouthshire that are generally quiet in terms of their traffic flow and are therefore with slight to medium hills will be the most suitable for cycling, many of these are narrow with visibility standards that may be lower Portskewitt Black Rock suited to cycling. The suitability of these roads has also been determined by their hilliness. In addition to quiet roads, this map also shows than found elsewhere. You should cycle at a speed that is within your limits and be constantly aware of other road users, especially car Rogiet Cottage all the national and regional cycle routes within Monmouthshire, and those that are of a themed nature such as the 4 Castles Cycle drivers who may not be expecting to meet cyclists. B4245 Caldicot Route, which starts and finishes in Abergavenny. Severn Tunnel Junc- Sudbrook tion The information presented will allow you to plan your route according to your own ability. Magor Undy M4 On-Road Cycling 4 • Contours help you to determine the hilliness of your chosen route with those that are closely spaced indicating where you can expect Caldicot 4 steep terrain. Routes that are generally flat with some slight to medium hills will be quicker to cycle on than those that have Moor medium to steep hills. • Always follow the Highway Code even when cycling on minor roads 4 • The minor roads are coloured according to how busy they are and the terrain that they follow. The quieter and less hilly ones are • Be courteous to other road users shown highlighted in yellow on the main map. Other yellow roads are quiet but generally hillier. On the town maps quieter roads are • Take extra care using junctions shown grey. • Use your bell to indicate your presence to others • All other roads on the map (apart from motorways) can be cycled on but these generally have medium or high traffic flows as • Wear clothing that can be easily seen by car drivers indicated in the key. National, regional and themed cycle routes may follow some of these roads. These are generally well signposted. • Although you can legally cycle on bridleways, these are not shown on the map. Reference should be made to the Ordnance Survey Landranger series of maps that cover the county (161, 162 and 171). General Wye Bridge, Chepstow 4 • The map also shows places of interest and the location of facilities within Monmouthshire. Into Newport • Ensure that your bike is safe to ride – there are a number of good bike shops in the larger towns in Monmouthshire (see the town maps for their locations). Some even have bikes for hire. • Consider carrying basic tools, a spare inner tube, and a puncture repair kit. • Carry a drink and light refreshments. Monmouthshire • Consider using public transport to get to and from your start and finish points of your ride rather than your car. Train and bus stations are shown on the map. • If you do use your car please use car parks where these are available. Failing this, leave your car somewhere that is safe and will Enjoy Your Ride! not cause a nuisance. Do not leave valuables in your car. • Take a mobile phone with you as many of the roads in Monmouthshire are in remote areas with few facilities. However, A Map for Cyclists remember that coverage can be variable. • You will enjoy your cycle ride in Monmouthshire even more if you do it with friends and family. Make a day of it and take a picnic - there are lots of picnic areas shown on the map. • Consider wearing a cycle helmet. • Take your camera with you and take pictures of the wonderful landscapes that you will pass through. Don’t just record your views; • Next to each town map, you will see a QR Code. Use your Smartphone (iPhone or Android) to scan the QR Code, which will take you include those who you are cycling with too! direct to the town’s official website. Here you will find lots of information about the location. If you are in Monmouth, you will find • Consider sending your pictures to Monmouthshire County Council so that they can be used on the website to promote cycling in that many of the attractions have been given QR Codes, which will take you directly to relevant information. Monmouth is the the County. 2012/13 World’s first Wikipedia town. lthough we have made every effort to ensure to ensure effort made every we have lthough Contact Us Contact A this map is accurate, Monmouthshire that cannot be Symonds Capita and Council County omissions. or errors for any held responsible to: observations Please send comments and any Council County Monmouthshire Email: [email protected] 01633 644644 Telephone: obtained this map can be of copies Additional Tourist the well as as address the above from listed below. Centres Information Some other useful contact details: Network) (National Cycle Sustrans Cymru www.sustrans.org.uk Club) Touring CTC (Cyclists’ www.ctc.org.uk transport information) (public Traveline www.traveline-cymru.info Tourist Information Abergavenny Centre 01873 857588 Monmouth Tourist Information Centre 01600 713899 Chepstow Tourist Information Centre 01291 623772 © Allen Lloyd Photography - www.allenlloyd.co.uk.