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Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk

This is border country and has a rich history to prove it. The splendid countryside is dotted with the remnants of wars and struggles gone by. There are more castles and fortresses to be found here than anywhere else in the country. Historic market towns such as Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk show English as well as Welsh influence, having swapped sides numerous times. Away from the towns, the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons are areas of unique beauty that you are unlikely to find anywhere else in the country. This is also the place to indulge your inner romantic by taking a riverside walk to the ruins of Tintern Abbey.

River Wye

The Wye Valley winds down through Monmouthshire’s stunning scenery. The most anglicised area of Wales in terms of language, culture and architecture, it only officially became part of Wales in 1974. Running parallel to the river, albeit on the English side, are the ancient defences of Offa’s Dyke.

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