1. For this survey of Moncol1 I walked from Coleford to Monmouth. The route starts at the bus stop opposite the historic clock tower in Coleford. 0 km from start — 13 May 2021
2. 200m of unlit urban corridor path. Can be avoided by detour along local streets 0.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
3. In wet weather this section may be difficult to traverse due to mud and ruts 1.7 km from start — 13 May 2021
4. This 200m section is rocky, stepped (but not constructed), narrow and can be very wet in rain. It can be bypassed (E to W) by turning left on the road for 300m (no footway and narrow with bends) then turn right along a lane marked Offa's Dyke footpath 4.6 km from start — 13 May 2021
5. Do not go through the gate at this point just after Cockshoot Ash (i.e. do not continue to follow Offa's Dyke path) 5.8 km from start — 13 May 2021
6. If walking W to E, turn left at this point - not signed 6.9 km from start — 13 May 2021
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7. If walking W to E, turn left at this point - not signed 6.9 km from start — 13 May 2021
8. The road bridge over the River Wye in Monmouth is very busy with vehicles (especially HGVs) and pedestrians. There is no separate footbridge or any other crossing. The usable footpath is on the RIGHT-hand side going E to W, is not very wide and leads to a subway under the A40. Do not attempt to cross the A40 anywhere else! 8.3 km from start — 13 May 2021
9. The footway along here has a maximum width of 60cm in parts. The street is one-way for vehicles and these come from behind if walking E to W 8.9 km from start — 13 May 2021
10. The route ends at the Monmouth bus station situated behind Estero Lounge on the main street. 9.2 km from start — 13 May 2021
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11. The route ends at the Monmouth bus station situated behind Estero Lounge on the main street. 9.2 km from start — 13 May 2021