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Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of the River Wye loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of the River Wye loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of the River Wye loop from Pontypool and New Inn

04:27

93.7km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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After 32.1 km for 363 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Llyn Llandegfedd Lake

Highlight • Trail

A lovely place with great views, with a variety of walking trails on offer.

The visitors centre on the East shore near the dam wall has toilet and cafe facilities.

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10.0 km

Pant-y-cwcw Wood

Forest

11.5 km

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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32.2 km

Cockshoot Wood

Forest

37.4 km

Descent into Tintern

Highlight • Climb

Did the climb today, which was long but never difficult. In fact, it was very enjoyable and... at long last... the temporary/permanent traffic lights are gone!

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39.6 km

River Wye

Lake

40.2 km

Ruins

40.6 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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42.6 km

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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44.8 km

View of the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: It is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most …

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48.0 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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58.6 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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93.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

26.0 km

1.70 km

531 m

409 m

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.6 km

12.8 km

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

29°C

13°C

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November 9, 2021,Llangwm, Mitchel Troy... GPS test ride

A trial ride with my new Garmin head unit. A much better NAV solution than my old phone flapping about on the handlebars.

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Tintern Wireworks Bridge – View of the River Wye loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Llyn Llandegfedd Lake

Usk Bridge

Descent into Tintern

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

View of the River Wye

Bigsweir Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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