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. The National Trust owned site also has nice woodland trails and the Grade II listed Round House built in the late 18th century. There is also a Naval Temple built in 1800 to commemorate the second anniversary of the British naval victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. In the early 19th century Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson visited the Naval Temple and the Roundhouse on Kymin Hill, where he enjoyed the magnificent views. On a clear day you can see Abergavenny with Blorenge, Sugarloaf Mountain, Skirrid, Pen-y-fan and Corn Du.
The Kymin Dash takes place on the hill every year. The course covers about 7 miles, circling the town and both ascending and descending the Kymin by forest tracks, field paths and minor roads.
It's easy to extend your walk in this lovely area. You can pick up the Wye Valley Walk and head along the river to the mysterious King Arthur's Cave and Symonds Yat Rock where you can enjoy more great views and a number of waymarked walking trails.
You can virtually explore the Kymin by using the google street view link below!
Postcode
NP25 3SE - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
The Kymin Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
The Kymin Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
The Kymin OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
The Kymin Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Explore the Area with Google Street View 
Pubs/Cafes
Soft drinks and snacks are avaiable in the roundhouse and there's also picnic areas on the site.
Dog Walking
The area is a nice place for dog walking, though it is advised to keep them on leads.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
A few miles to the south you could visit the interesting village of St Briavels. Here you will find the historic St Briavels Castle which dates back to the 12th century and is open to the public under the care of English Heritage. The village can be accessed by crossing the Bigsweir Bridge over the Wye from Llandogo in Wales to St Briavels in England on the other side. In Llandogo you can enjoy a walk to the pretty Cleddon Falls on the River Cleddon.
Near here there's Brockweir where there is easy access to the historic ruins of Tintern Abbey and Tintern Old Station, where you can learn all about the history of the local railway.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Wye Valley Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Silver Birch trees in Beaulieu Wood.
Beehives at the Kymin
Justin's Hill and Wyesham from the Kymin
View from the Kymin
Looking east from the Kymin View over fields and woodland on the western fringe of the Forest of Dean. The hill is shown on mapping as having Buck Stone at its crest (279m) and is in Gloucestershire just west of Staunton.
View west from The Kymin. In the foreground are the trees sheltering the houses on the Kymin Hill. The middle distance is taken up with the town of Monmouth spread out on a welcome patch of July sunshine. In the blue far distance are the hills around Abergavenny with Blorenge, Sugarloaf and Skirrid clear as well as Pen-y-fan and Corn Du just to the left of the Sugarloaf's cone. The Black Mountains and Hay Bluff are over to the right.
The Round House at the Kymin, and Naval Temple beyond (in background).
Trace Of Hereford & Gloucester Canal. A rise in the road, this shallow depression behind a garden and the house's name (Canal House!) indicate the course of the former Hereford & Gloucester Canal, long abandoned, but still easily identifiable hereabouts.