An interesting old railway bridge which I believe took industrial rail across the river to join Chepstow to Monmouth. The surrounding countryside is stunning and in the local area is Tintern Abbey as well as a sculpture park and other interesting buildings.

Benjamin

September 11, 2021

Hiking

The bridge was constructed in 1872-5 and was actually ready for use before the railway which served it. It was designed by S H Yockney and Son of Westminster for …

Adie

January 16, 2023

Running

Constructed as a light railway bridge in the 1870's for the Wireworks branch of the Monmouth and Wye Valley Railway. The Wireworks closed in 1901 but the bridge continued to carry a horse tramway until 1935 when it was finally closed and has been a footpath ever since.

It's currently being renovated. Delivery and installation of the steelwork is expected to commence in late January 2023, with completion of these steelworks scheduled for late February 2023.

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1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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2. Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

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3. Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hewelsfield And Brockweir, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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