Best walks in Monmouthshire by train
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in Monmouthshire and plan your next day of green.
Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Cwmbran Station
9m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: 29km, steep ascents. 7h30.
Fantastic. Woodland paths. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Chepstow Station
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Rogerstone Station to Crosskeys Station
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 7km. 2h.
Canal towpath with fields and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.
Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Crosskeys Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h30.
Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Abergavenny Station to Ebbw Vale Town Station
30m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: 22km, steep ascents. 6h.
Canal towpath with open moorland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Newbridge Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station
30m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 4h.
Panoramic views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents; stony in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.