Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Moderate

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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

01:24

17.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 690 m for 56 m

After 16.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 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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3.11 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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4.27 km

Dragon Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Great place to sit a eat lunch!

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4.27 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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7.12 km

Tintern Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

The correct times opening times are listed here: wyevalleygreenway.org

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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8.51 km

Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful abbey. Lots of pubs and the like nearby for food but I recommend the Filling Station cafe. The owners are keen cyclists and you can borrow their track pump …

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8.60 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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