Monmouth - TryfynwyRoss-on-Wye

Monros one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

25km/16mi

Ascent

260m

Descent

293m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Monmouth - Tryfynwy and Ross-on-Wye.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X April 2022 by Grifftinfoilhat
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Monmouth - Tryfynwy
Grid Ref SO5048112630
Lat / Lon 51.81010° / -2.71967°
Easting / Northing 350,481E / 212,630N
What3Words widely.sandals.echo
Ross-on-Wye
Grid Ref SO5992024140
Lat / Lon 51.91435° / -2.58411°
Easting / Northing 359,920E / 224,140N
What3Words scorecard.charging.completed

Monros One's land is

Arable 51.0%
Pasture 13.8%
Urban 11.7%
Woods 23.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Paul Chilcott

22 Jul 2023 Summer

July 2023. Direction: Monmouth to Ross-on-Wye.

An excellent walk through varied terrain, with some superb riverside walking for some long stretches. There was a lovely sight just after Pencraig as the path opened - a field full of Borage (Photo X). Just a couple of negatives... (1) The two sections of the B4229 road between the top end of Whitchurch and the bottom end of Goodrich, as it`s a busy road with no path. The third stretch along this road from Goodrich down to Kerne Bridge at least has a narrow causeway. (2) Where the path first approaches the A40 road just after Pencraig, the path is very overgrown - definitely machete season during July, but is only for a couple of hundred metres before it opens out again into the riverside fields.

Photo 1 - Path looking back to Kerne Bridge
Photo 2 - Goodrich Castle
Photo 3 - Fields and woods below Goodrich Castle
Photo 4 - A field full of Borage
Photo 5 - Ross-on-Wye from Wilton Bridge.


Steven Coombs

03 Jul 2023 Summer

As previous reviewers have stated, this breaks down into 3 clear sections. The first part leaving Monmouth along the river is flawless and charming. The second around Goodrich makes use of a road for short way, which is not ideal and a slight diversion here is possible that would make for a safer walk and an easier side quest into Goodrich castle.

The final section returns to the charming river walking but this route is used less often than the first. sections of it are very overgrown (did this walk in June, other times of year this section may require less thoughts along the lines of "should have brought a machete") and a section through woods is very weathered with some clambering over trees needed.

A viable route. But a slight tweak makes it perfect.


Neil Summersgill

09 Oct 2022 Autumn

A route of three different parts :
(1) Through the woods from Monmouth along the River Wye - this is definitely the most beautiful section with fantastic woods and cliffs alongside the river. Great pub stop with an amazing view along the river. Saint Dubricius is a pretty church and is well worth a stop right on the banks of the Wye. As a side quest, before you get to Biblins suspension bridge, there is a steep walk up through the woods to Little Doward which is a very pretty nature area and a good place to spot deer.
(2) Along a B-road near Goodrich Castle - take care here as cars and vans drive fairly fast along here and it is a windy road. It is lovely countryside and by the tall railway arch you can take another side quest to Goodrich castle - well worth a visit.
(3) Along the river to Ross on Wye is straightforward mostly following the river across fields. Plenty of swans and herons to see en route. There is a tricky section through the woods with quite steep muddy sides, fallen trees to climb over and under, and a very brambly / nettle section further on. Good views as you get into Ross on Wye on the bridge. Some of the stiles are a bit of a challenge.


Grifftinfoilhat

30 Apr 2022 Spring

Mostly amazing walk along the river which I did from Ross to Monmouth in late April. The sun was blazing, the route was carpeted with bluebells and wild garlic and the cider pit stop at the old ferrie in symonds yat was both welcome and deserved. Some of the path is overgrown and uneven in places and there were several trees down which required climbing over or limboing under. The only thing that let the whole trip down was the section along a busy 60mph B road out of Goodrich. But other than that, beautiful.


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