the directions

Map for the The Bell, Skenfrith

from birmingham

take the M5 south as far as junction 8, then take the M50 (ross spur) to ross-on-wye. follow the A40 as far as the wilton roundabout (with BP garage). take the A49 towards hereford through peterstow and turn left onto the B4521 towards abergavenny. the bell is about 6 miles on the left.

from londonAerial Photo, The Bell, Skenfrith

take the M4 over the new severn bridge as far as junction 24. then take the A449 to raglan, where it turns into the A40 to monmouth, through the tunnel and straight over the lights. at the roundabout, take the first exit left. at the traffic lights, turn right onto the hereford road. travel out of monmouth for approximately 4 miles and turn left onto the B4521 towards abergavenny. the bell is 3 miles on the left hand side.

alternatively, for a scenic route, you could cross the river severn via the old bridge, leaving at chepstow to travel along the wye valley road to monmouth.

Please note: there is a £5.30 cash-only toll to pay to cross these bridges into Wales.

grid reference: so457200