Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

02:45

36.7km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 888 m for 101 m

After 2.00 km for 56 m

After 34.7 km for 56 m

After 35.8 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.42 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Wear your sunnies before you go in so your eyes adjust. No torches or lights allowed because of the bats. Restricted hours depending on time of year but alternative routes are available.

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5.58 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Tidenham Tunnel opening hours
1 April -30 April 8am-6pm
1 May - 15 Aug 7am-7pm
16 Aug - 30 Sept 8am-6pm
1 Oct - 31 March Tunnel closed

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9.17 km

View of Tintern Abbey from the Wye Valley Greenway

Highlight • Religious Site

Tintern Abbey can be glimpsed through a gap in the trees on the Wye Valley Greenway.

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9.38 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

From the other side of the River Wye it is possible to glimpse the magical 12th Century Tintern Abbey through the trees. Tintern is one of the most spectacular monastic …

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9.56 km

River Wye

Lake

9.72 km

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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15.6 km

Beautiful, quiet bridleway through Cuckoo Wood with magical dappled sunlight (when it is shining)! This ancient woodland consists mainly of impressive oak and beech trees. Keep your eyes peeled for old stoneworks from the post-medieval era.

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19.3 km

Bigsweir Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is another elegant cast-iron road bridge that has been built over the river Wye. It was constructed in 1827 and is another grade 2 listed building.

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32.7 km

Wye Valley Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great unmarked section of gravel. If you're not up for scrambling out then leave the path at the first road bridge over the path. The tunnel should be opening mid …

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