Routes WalesMonmouthshire
Trellech circular

Monmouthshire, Wales

Trellech circular

Length7.9 mi
Elev. Gain980.7 ft
Est. Steps18000

Forest

Scenic views

Quiet place

Waterfall

Muddy

Created by ann.43
Introduction
Trellech circular is a 7.9 mile (18,000-step) route located near Trellech United, Monmouth, Wales. This route has an elevation gain of about 980.7 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Experience at map reading is required for this route but it’s a good varied route with some highlights including a waterfall and a sacred well.

Church of St Nicholas, Trellech

Place
The Church of St Nicholas, Trellech, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 14th century. The historical and architectural evidence suggests that it was constructed largely in a single building period c.1300. The style is Decorated Gothic. The church was extended and repaired in the 18th century, and underwent two major reconstructions in 1893 and 1992.

Gaer hillfort, Trellech

Place
Gaer hillfort (Welsh: Bryngaer Croes Trelech) is a Celtic Iron Age hillfort near Trellech in Monmouthshire, Wales (grid reference SO492037).This fort was registered by Cadw and is identified with the number SAM: MM077. There are approximately 300 hillforts in CADW's list of monuments, although archaeologists believe there were nearly 600 in total.

Cleddon Bog

Place
Cleddon Bog (grid reference SO509039) is a bog in the vice-county of Monmouthshire which has been notified as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in May 1970. The Countryside Council for Wales describes it as "the best example of lowland bog habitat in Monmouthshire".

Beacon Hill, Monmouthshire

Mountain
Beacon Hill is the highest hill in eastern Monmouthshire, South Wales. It is located 0.6 miles (0.97 km) due east of the village of Trellech, and 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Llandogo. Its crowning point at 306m / 1006 ft above sea level is marked by an Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar. The summit, eastern slopes and uppermost western slopes are owned by Natural Resources Wales which manages the area not only for timber production but for recreation also.

Trellech United

Place
Trellech United is a community and electoral ward in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. It lies south of the county town of Monmouth next to the Wales-England border.

Trellech

Place
Trellech (occasionally spelt Trelech, Treleck or Trelleck; Welsh: Tryleg) is a village and parish in Monmouthshire, south-east Wales. It is in the community of Trellech United and located 5 miles (8 km) south of Monmouth and 4 miles (6.4 km) north-north-west of Tintern on a plateau above the Wye and Usk Valleys in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wishing Well

Tourist Attraction

Harold's Stones

Historical

Tump Terrett

Historical

Cleddon Shoots

Water
Route Details

Length

7.9 mi

Elev. Gain

980.7 ft

Est. Steps

18000
Created by
ann.43
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