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Wye Valley

Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

Intermediate

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Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

02:41

8.73km

290m

Intermediate 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: June 6, 2024

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2.20 km

The Old Station Tintern Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Station, Tintern, nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley. This idyllic 10-acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a …

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2.88 km

Brockweir Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1908 to replace a ferry. It was designed and built by E Finch and Co's foundry of Chepstow and was restored in 1986 by Sheppard Adkins (Engineering) Ltd.

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2.99 km

Brockweir is a small very quaint village located just north of Tintern. It has a surprisingly large number of listed buildings in its midst including the chapel, bridge, malt house and post office to name but a few.

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4

5.40 km

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve is a small area of ancient woodland on flat ground to the east of the River Wye.

Lippets Grove lies just east of Offa's Dyke, and …

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6.67 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

This exceptionally beautiful abbey was founded in the 12th century and sits on the edge of the River Wye. Its ruins are incredibly impressive and it's beloved by locals, visitors and even great artists alike.

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6.89 km

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

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6.98 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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7.54 km

Tintern Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Exquisitely preserved, Tintern Abbey was founded in the early 12th century and lies on the banks of the River Wye. Whilst its roof is long gone, its exterior walls remain …

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7.71 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just an unusual view of the abbey

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7.87 km

St Mary's Church Ruins, Tintern

Highlight • Historical Site

An old burnt down church that’s been reclaimed by nature.

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8.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

2.15 km

1.19 km

944 m

818 m

568 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.76 km

1.15 km

944 m

438 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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