Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Wye Valley AONB

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Start point

Train Station

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4.29 km

View of the River Wye and the cave entrance in the Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Cave

In 1975 the Wye Valley Walk opened with a 14 miles (23 km) stretch between St. Arvans and Monmouth. Further stretches were added, leading to it becoming a 34-mile (55 …

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4.40 km

Otter Hole Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Otter Hole / Otter Cave is known as one of the best "decorated" caves in the UK. Access is restricted to protect the rare formations inside. The cave also floods, …

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4.49 km

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

Highlight • Cave

There are a couple of caves in this area. The first (coming from Chepstow) is very shallow and raided above the path.

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6.19 km

View from Eagles Nest

Highlight • Trail

Eagles Nest is situated at the top of a steep, wooded limestone cliff and as the highest point on the Monmouthshire bank of the Wye, at 770 foot (235 m). …

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9.71 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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10.3 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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10.6 km

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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12.3 km

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.7 km

View of the River Wye from Wintour's Leap

Highlight • Climb

Wintour's Leap is a noted rock climbing location and viewpoint. It is located near the village of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire, on the English side of the Wye Valley, north of …

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21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

3.64 km

3.19 km

2.61 km

1.73 km

910 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

6.08 km

2.39 km

1.73 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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View of the River Wye and the cave entrance in the Wye Valley National Landscape

Otter Hole Cave

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

View from Eagles Nest

Tintern Abbey Ruins

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

View of Tintern Abbey

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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