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Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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    Location: Tidenham, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    October 7, 2019

    Hiking

    From Devil’s Pulpit, you're afforded a fantastic view over the ruins of Tintern Abbey, a gothic masterpiece founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. According to legend, the Devil preached from this spot to tempt the monks to desert their order.

    February 3, 2019

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    Breath taking scenery and views.

    September 7, 2023

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    The Devil's Pulpit is a viewpoint and limestone rock jutting out from the cliffs high above the River Wye along the Offa's Dyke Footpath. It offers spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the village of Tintern along the River Wye below and the walk is through stunning woodland following the ancient Offa's Dyke.
    Legend has it the devil preached to the monks below, tempting them to desert their order.

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 190 m

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    Location: Tidenham, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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