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Wye Valley

Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Monmouthshire
Wye Valley

Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

Moderate

4.5

(4)

27

hikers

Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

03:24

11.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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618 m

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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2

957 m

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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3

5.53 km

Chase the Cream Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Chase Farm Milk - Offering Ice cream, milk and milkshakes with an honesty box system.

chasemilk.co.uk

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4

8.11 km

Woodland Path

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Many of the paths in the Wye valley are particularly fine in the autumn, both clear and wonderful colours.

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5

8.22 km

Just a bit further along from the Devils Pulpit is this glorious view!
You can see one of the Severn Bridges (Apologies, I forget which one is which!!) But, if …

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6

8.59 km

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.

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7

9.22 km

Offa's Dyke Path — Wye Valley Section

Highlight • Historical Site

Small section along the Offas Dyke path. Right next to the historic Dyke.
This section is absolutely stunning (in my view, at least!) The dyke is clearly visible (on your …

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8

10.5 km

Wonderful views across the river. Peaceful except for other friendly hikers.

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11.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.86 km

3.56 km

3.24 km

234 m

213 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

2.82 km

1.25 km

1.17 km

959 m

923 m

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Highest point (230 m)

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