Walks Around the Area and Beyond -

On this page you will find a list of walks, organised by their distance from The Welsh Gatehouse. The closest will lead you from the door of The Gatehouse into the surrounding areas, while the furthest you will need to drive a distance to.

All the information and directions can be found by clicking the links below.

The key below shows icons which represent the walks length short (UNDER 3 MILES), medium (UNDER 5 MILES) or long (OVER 5 MILES), whether or not the are suitable for dogs as well and if they require driving to get to.

KEY:

LENGTH (SHORT, MEDIUM, LONG)
SUITABLE FOR DOGS
REQUIRES DRIVING

OCCASIONAL BRIDGE CLOSURE

The 210 -year-old historic Old Wye Bridge linking Chepstow (Wales) and Gloucestershire (England) has had structural problems and is completely closed to traffic. It is partially open to pedestrians – but they close it to pedestrians if the weather is extreme (in the extreme heat. In June 2026 it was closed for a few days). We suggest you check the status of the bridge on this page https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/old-wye-bridge-chepstow/

5. DOG SWIMMING SPOTS

The below locations are ONLY SUITABLE FOR DOG SWIMS, NOT HUMAN SWIMMING.

MALLARDS PIKE (which features a designated dog-dip area)

WENCHFORD, which provides gentle stream access.

COPPICE MAWR – near Chepstow, Coppice Mawr Wood features shallow streams and paddle spots perfect for a summer splash

SLADE BROOK – A short walk with little waterfalls (magically made from calcified tree roots?!) with some swimmable little pools.

CANNOP PONDS – Dogs can cool off with a little swim in the lake (provided they stay away from the swans!)

6. OTHER WALKS

Other walks to google are St Tewdrics Way, Chepstow Riverside, Walks in Chepstow, the Chepstow to Monmouth section of the Wye Valley walk, and other The Gloucestershire Way, Wye Valley Greenway, Llancaut Peninsula, Gray Hill, Shirenewton and Llanmellin Hillfort, Caldicot Castle and Black Rock, The Gwent Levels, The Monmouthshire Way, and the Ramblers have some suggestions here

WASHING BOOTS / PAWS
After your walk, you can wash muddy boots (or muddy paws) using our outside tap. Come in through the gate and turn right along the path (instead of left). The shed at the end has an outside tap. Help yourself. If you have a dog there should be dog towels hanging in a black bag on the ground floor of the Gatehouse.

1. WALKS FROM THE DOOR

2. LOCAL WALKS

3. INTERESTING WALKS – NOT LOCAL

4. BEACHES

5. DOG SWIMMING SPOTS

6. OTHER WALKS