Tintern Abbey – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

Tintern Abbey – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

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Tintern Abbey – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

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72.2km

1,430m

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: August 5, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.9 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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601 m

Tintern Abbey

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 standing, making it quite atmospheric to explore. The structure you see today largely dates from the 13th century when the abbey was considerably renovated.

The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution but its fame didn't fade for long. In fact, it's been the subject of poetry and art since the 18th century, notably featuring in William Turner's painting, The Chancel and Crossing of Tintern Abbey. It's under the management of the Welsh government's Cadw department and there's an entry fee if you'd like to walk around the ruins.

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915 m

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 monasteries in the 16th century, when Henry VIII stripped the abbeys of England and Wales of their architectural dignity as well as their wealth during the English reformation. From this location, you can get the most awesome southern aspect view of the ruins from a safe location on the A466. Here you have a clear vantage point of Tintern, seen clearly against the beautiful wooded backdrop of the Wye Valley, a truly beautiful sight.

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1.29 km

View of Tintern Abbey from Anghidi River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet road that follows alongside the Anghidi River. Brings you out onto road looking down towards Tintern Abbey

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9.06 km

Crumbland Plantation

Forest

29.2 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 sight right across Europe, but today few remain. Due to its historical importance, Monnow Bridge is a Grade-I listed building and a scheduled monument.

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34.5 km

Tump Wood

Forest

50.9 km

View of the Wye Valley from Symonds Yat Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Symonds Yat Rock you are afforded a stunning view over the picturesque Wye Valley. This viewpoint is one of the best places in the country to watch peregrine falcons. Keep a look-out for other birds, including sparrowhawks, ospreys, buzzards, and owls.

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69.4 km

Coldharbour Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely Lane with a very steep lane which I would recommend going down rather than up !

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70.0 km

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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72.1 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 Tintern Abbey as well as a sculpture park and other interesting buildings.

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