Walks in Monmouthshire by train

A 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.

Abergavenny Circular via Ysgyryd Fach

30 minutes direct from Newport.

Walk details: Rail Rambles.

Severn Tunnel Junction to Newport

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Abergavenny to Ebbw Vale Town

45 minutes direct from Newport.

Canal towpath with open moorland and with substantial climbs.

Time: 6h–12h30

Walk details: Railwalks.

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Steep

Risca and Pontymister to Aber

15 minutes direct from Newport.

Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.

Hilly: a third on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.

Time: 4h30–9h

Walk details: Railwalks.

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Steep

Newbridge to Pontypool and New Inn

30 minutes direct from Newport.

Panoramic views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland and with strenuous climbs and descents; stony in places.

Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Time: 4h–7h30

Warnings: Can be very muddy or boggy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

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Steep

Severn Tunnel Junction to Cwmbran

9 minutes direct from Newport.

Fantastic. Woodland paths.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Time: 10h–19h30

Warnings: Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.

Walk details: Railwalks.

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Steep

Crosskeys to Pontypool and New Inn

15 minutes direct from Newport.

Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.

Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Time: 4h30–9h

Walk details: Railwalks.

GPX

Steep

Severn Tunnel Junction to Chepstow

15 minutes direct from Newport.

Field paths.

Time: 4h–8h30

Warnings: Can be very muddy or boggy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

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Steep

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