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THE MONNOWTHON – 2 men. 40 miles. A fish too far?

You may ask what on earth possessed two supposedly rational gentlemen to undertake this rather unusual (and some suggest impossible) fishing adventure up one of the most little known - yet incredibly beautiful rivers in the British Isles - the River Monnow

And, as is often the case with these things, what started as a chat in pub - has in fact become a fascinating logistical challenge: to fish every stretch from Monmouth where it joins the Wye and head 40 miles upstream through the Parishes of Skenfrith, Ewyas Harold, Walterstone, Longtown and to its source in the headwaters on Cefn Hill at Craswall below Hay Bluff.

Now this may hardly seem like some Boy’s Own adventure to the headwaters of some uncharted secret African river – but make no mistake - this is no easy challenge. The river twists, turns and crashes through some extremely rugged terrain in the Monnow Valley - much of which is overgrown and inaccessible.

Foolhardy? Perhaps, but if you have the good fortune to meet either Patrick Lloyd or Robert Denny on the river – as you are quite likely to do – then you will realise this river is their passion – and this is not some frivolous bet.

Both have been responsible for some of the most extraordinarily successful ongoing river restoration projects – raising substantial amounts to protect and improve the riparian habitat and to restore it to its former glory. Inspired perhaps by The Field Magazine which once wrote that it was ‘one of the best trout streams in south Britain" – their challenge to us - is to help them raise funds for the Monnow Fisheries Association (MFA) to continue to improve the river and its tributaries within the Monnow catchment. This not only benefits the indigenous population of wild brown trout – but also helps to raise awareness of this glorious part of the country and to bring in much needed trade to local businesses.

So please dig deep and donate something now – and join us as they navigate their way from Monmouth to Craswall – hopefully catching a fish or two along the way.


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Donation by Russell Walker on 12/09/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Well done fellas! Donation by Adrian Smith on 01/08/10

 
£43.00 + £12.13 Gift Aid
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Sorry its a bit late - still congratulations on fishing bonanza and fund raising ! Donation by Zanna Lloyd on 18/07/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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....h/w the other promised half for the clean shaven look. Well done to both - all credit xx Donation by Acre Batch on 22/06/10

 
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Go,go,go! Donation by Roger Tutt on 17/06/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Mad, bad and dangerous to know... the both of you! Donation by Theo Pike on 16/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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I'm sure Cefn won'tbe a hill too far. Donation by The Good Doctor on 13/06/10

 
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Good luck Lads, I would probably falter at the first Pub..! Donation by Andrzej Tabero on 12/06/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Best of luck chaps, although I have every faith you'll battle through this horrible task. Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Gareth Lewis on 11/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck,dont spill any beer in the river!!!!! Donation by Andrew Jones Machinery on 30/05/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Was going to offer £50 per f*rt en route but you'd bankrupt me Donation by Taniwha on 29/05/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Dry fly only chaps. Take no notice of Frank! Donation by Tony Jones on 17/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Donation by Robin Ogg on 14/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Great cause. Good Luck!! Donation by Alexander Goldsmith on 13/05/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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well done little bro`, hope you have some fun on the river banks & mind your footing Donation by Robin Lloyd on 11/05/10

 
£20.00
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I hope you have a good refreshment rota sorted. Donation by Denise Ashton on 04/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Watch out Robert, Patrick can bite just as much as any fish... Good luck Donation by Willie Jack on 30/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Tight Lines ! Donation by stephen Evans on 30/04/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Donation by John Edwards on 27/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

I only have reservations about the use of the term 'gentlemen' Donation by Rod Hughes on 25/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Greetings from a many rivers city in Germany! Nice to hear from your work, hoping to come and see for myself one day.. Donation by Hélène Colle on 21/04/10

 
£25.00
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I think the beard is more sailor than fisherman. Have fun! Donation by John on 21/04/10

 
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away the lads Donation by chris winsor on 20/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Just a walk in the park Donation by jonathan lloyd on 20/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Donation by Andrew Thomas on 20/04/10

 
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