scenic viewpoint
Symonds Yat Rock
A famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Monmouth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Whitchurch, 34km from Gospel Pass.
Monmouth is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 10,110, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Monmouth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monmouth to your route.
The Griffin is a former public house in Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Wales. The building dates from the 18th century and has been grade II listed since 2005. Its name and sign refer to the legendary creature, the griffin.
In the 18th century the pub was called The Old Griffin. It was rebuilt in the 1830s andRead more
refurbished in the 1990s. The building is situated on the corner of Whitecross Street and St Mary's Street, which were both main thoroughfares for the town until the mid-18th century. The building's rounded entrance was designed to accommodate traffic turning on the tight corner. The Landlady of the pub was once Eleanor Jones. At the turn of the 19th century, it was occupied by Charles Ballinger who also produced mineral water, enabling the pub to cater for more temperate drinkers.
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Monmouth is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8126 latitude, -2.7136 longitude.
Monmouth has a population of approximately 10,110 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
A famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
World-famous 'Town of Books' on the Welsh border, packed with second-hand bookshops and host to a renowned annual literary festival.
40 km · about 45 min drive
bridge
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The last family-owned British car maker in Malvern, offering factory tours where hand-crafted sports cars are built.
43 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.
46 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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