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Giants Cave – Devil's Pulpit Loop from Chepstow

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Giants Cave – Devil's Pulpit Loop from Chepstow

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March 9, 2022

Giants Cave – Devil's Pulpit Loop from Chepstow

Hard

06:42

22.8km

3.4km/h

630m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Train Station

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4.14 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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4.34 km

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

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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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6.35 km

View from Eagles Nest

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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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9.95 km

View of Tintern Abbey

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Tintern Abbey is such an iconic structure. Even though it is in ruins, it still stands today in magnificant, roofless splendour. Its actual demise occurred during the dissolution of the …

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10.4 km

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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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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10.5 km

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

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

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10.7 km

View of Tintern Abbey

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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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12.4 km

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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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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22.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.27 km

3.19 km

1.82 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.99 km

2.44 km

1.63 km

1.47 km

677 m

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Giants Cave – Devil's Pulpit Loop from Chepstow

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

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

View from Eagles Nest

View of Tintern Abbey

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

View of Tintern Abbey

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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