Penallt Walks
This little Monmouthshire village lies in an elevated position just to the south of Monmouth.
Penallt includes a pretty village green, an ancient 14th century church and a noteworthy old pub dating back to the 1600s.
The surrounding area is a great place for walkers with the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley to explore.
This circular walk from the village visits some local highlights including the River Wye, Monmouth, the Monmouth Viaduct and Livox Wood.
The route uses a section of the Wye Valley Walk, a long distance waymarked walking trail running through the area. You can pick this up just to the south east of the settlement, at Lower Redbrook. Follow it north and it will take you towards The Kymin where there are some splendid views over the area.
The area also includes the Old Church Wood Nature Reserve where you can look out for a variety of wildlife including pied flycatchers, nuthatches, tree pipits, treecreeperss and sparrowhawks.
Penallt Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Penallt
- Wye Valley Walk - This walk takes you through the beautiful Wye Valley in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Wales.
The walk begins on the mouth of the River Wye at Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire and follows the River Wye north to Monmouth, passing the fascinating ruins of Tintern Abbey on the way - Monmouth - A lovely circular walk around the Welsh town of Monmouth, visting Monmouth Castle, The Kymin viewpoint and the River Wye
- Symonds Yat Rock - Enjoy wonderful views over the Wye Valley from this well known viewpoint on the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire border
- Coleford Milkwall and Parkend Railway Path - This short cycling and walking path follows the disused Coleford Milkwall and Parkend railway from Coleford to Parkend
- Cannop Ponds - These two large ponds in the Forest of Dean are a lovely spot for an easy afternoon stroll
- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - This delightful walking trail takes you to a unique collection of high-quality, contemporary sculptures, within the Forest of Dean
- The Kymin - Climb to the 245m (800ft) summit of Kymin Hill and enjoy wonderful views down the Wye Valley, up into the Brecon Beacons and across to the Malvern Hills
- Goodrich Castle and Coppet Hill - Explore the Goodrich Castle estate before climbing to Coppet Hill on this walk in Herefordshire
- Wysis Way - The Wysis Way runs for 55 miles from Monmouth in Wales to Kemble, in Gloucestershire
- Chepstow - A splendid circular walk around Chepstow making use of the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path to visit some of the highlights of the area
- Tintern Abbey - Visit the fascinating ruins of this 12th century monastery and then explore the surrounding area on this walk on the England-Wales border
- Tintern Old Station - This park is situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Chepstow
- Forest of Dean Family Route - Family Cycle ride around the Forest of Dean:
This circular route takes you along National Cycle route 42 and the Wye Valley path through the delightful Forest of Dean - King Arthurs Cave - This circular walk visits the mysterious King Arthur's Cave in the Wye Valley AONB near Symonds Yat
- Peregrine Path - This largely traffic free cycle route takes you from Monmouth, Symonds Yat Rock along the River Wye
- Raglan - This Monmouthshire based village is located close to Monmouth and Abergavenny
- St Briavels - This Gloucestershire based village sits close to the Welsh Border in the Forest of Dean and the River Wye Valley.
- Skenfrith - This Montmouthshire based village includes a noteworthy old castle and some pleasant trails along the River Monmow
- Brockweir - This Gloucestershire based village sits in a beautiful spot in the Forest of Dean
Pubs/Cafes
The Boat is considered one of the finest riverside pubs in the country. The pub dates to 1650 and includes a magical terraced gardens leading up to a rock face waterfall. You can find them at postcode NP25 4AJ for your sat navs.
Photos
Penallt
The Argoed Penallt. A 17th-century mansion, lies to the south-east of the village. It was once owned by the father of Beatrice Webb, the British socialist, economist and reformer. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin owned it in the 1980s
Boat Inn, Penallt, Monmouthshire
The Old Church Penallt. The main part of the building dates from the 15th or early 16th century, while the lower part of the tower may date from the 14th century.
View from Penallt churchyard. Looking southeast over the gravestones to the Wye Valley.
Riverside path below Penallt
Bridge at Redbrook
Monmouth Viaduct