Three Castles Walk

Three Castles Walk

A single-centre, circular walking holiday around Monmouthshire, beginning and ending in Llangattock-Lingoed.

3 to 4 nights
20 miles
Easy to Moderate

From £400 per person

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3 to 4 nights
20 miles
Easy to Moderate
2nd January to 24th December

From £400 per person

Three Castles Walk

The Three Castles Walk is a 20-mile circular walk that tours through verdant pastures and peaceful woodland to visit the three castles of Monmouthshire. This triangle of castles was built by the Normans in the centuries after 1066, intended to control what was then a turbulent border between England and Wales

The Three Castles walking holiday begins with ruined Grosmont Castle, with its crumbling walls and rounded gatehouse, before wandering to Skenfrith Castle, which stands in a loop of the river in the centre of its village.

This holiday saves the enormous, well-preserved fortress of White Castle for last. From the round tower of the keep, you can look back over the stunning scenery you've rambled through for the past few days.

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Circular trail beginning at Llangattock-Lingoed
20 miles (32 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Exploring the wonderful history of the three border castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle.

Completing the challenging walk over Graig Syfyrddin, with views of The Sugarloaf and the Black Mountains.

Absorbing the tranquil surroundings of Monmouthshire and the Monnow Valley.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
3CW1 A circular trail beginning at Grosmont(T) 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £400
3CW2 A circular trail beginning at Grosmont(T) 4 nights, 3 days walking Easy £530
Grosmont village from the castle - Grosmont village from the castle
Grosmont village from the castle Grosmont village from the castle
Skenfrith Castle - Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith from above - Skenfrith from above
Skenfrith from above Skenfrith from above
The view from White Castle - The view from White Castle
The view from White Castle The view from White Castle
White Castle - White Castle
White Castle White Castle
Grosmont Castle - Grosmont Castle
Grosmont Castle Grosmont Castle
Lush countryside on the Three Castles Walk - Lush countryside on the Three Castles Walk
Lush countryside on the Three Castles Walk Lush countryside on the Three Castles Walk