The
Wye Valley &
Vale of Usk, Wales |
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Situated in the county of Monmouthshire and forming the border
with England, the Wye Valley runs between Chepstow and Monmouth,
while the Vale of Usk further west extends north from Newport,
Wales' third largest town.
The wooded
Wye Valley is excellent walking country, with a number of waymarked
trails, and the scenic gorge is also good for canoeing. The area
has a large concentration of castles due to its historical importance
as the gateway to Wales.
The historic walled town of Chepstow contains one of Britain's
earliest stone fortresses, while to the west of the old market
town of Monmouth is the splendid Raglan Castle. To the northeast
are the 'Three Castles' of the borderlands: Skenfrith Castle,
the more ruinous Grosmont Castle, and the secluded White Castle.
North of Chepstow,
in a part of the valley designated an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, are the majestic ruins of Tintern Abbey. Further west,
the Vale of Usk is home to the remains of a Roman legionary fortress
at Caerleon, just north of Newport. The Usk stretches north up
to the Brecon Beacons in mid-Wales, passing the attractive town
of Abergavenny which lies near the English border at the foot
of the Black Mountains.
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