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Chepstow Castle

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Chepstow Castle

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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    1. Wye valley trail to Tintern from Chepstow

    19.7km

    02:19

    510m

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    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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    November 5, 2023

    Standing proudly on a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle is a magnificent fortress with a history that stretches back nearly 1,000 years. Founded in 1067 by Earl William fitz Osbern, a close friend of William the Conqueror, the castle was one of the first Norman strongholds in Wales. These days, it is an interesting place to visit and affords some stunning views.

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      Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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