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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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5.0

(3)

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

02:39

35.0km

680m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 888 m for 101 m

After 2.00 km for 56 m

After 34.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.80 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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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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33.0 km

Tidenham Chase Climb

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful climb at a consistent 6-7% gradient with glorious views to the right over the Severn Estuary

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35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

6.78 km

5.25 km

1.49 km

1.35 km

1.15 km

143 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

8.86 km

5.95 km

1.77 km

1.63 km

969 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

12°C

54 %

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Wye Valley Greenway

Tidenham Tunnel

View of Tintern Abbey from the Wye Valley Greenway

View of Tintern Abbey

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Cuckoo Wood Bridleway

Bigsweir Bridge

Tidenham Chase Climb

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