Tintern Abbey Ruins – Tintern Abbey Graveyard loop from Tintern Abbey

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Ireland

Wexford

Tintern Abbey Ruins – Tintern Abbey Graveyard loop from Tintern Abbey

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Tintern Abbey Ruins – Tintern Abbey Graveyard loop from Tintern Abbey

01:46

6.62km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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189 m

Boat-Shaped Bench

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These little benches are plentiful on the Tintern Trail! If you walk a little further, you'll find a good dozen.

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912 m

The 16th-century, three-arched Tintern Bridge is a characteristic 'crenellated' stone bridge spanning the Tintern River near the Irish abbey ruins. Built by the Colclough family, the bridge, with its castle-like …

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923 m

Knight and Lady Wooden Sculptures

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The Knight (William Marshal): This statue depicts the founder of the abbey, William Marshal (the 1st Earl of Pembroke). He is known as "the greatest knight that ever lived". The …

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4.26 km

Entrance to the Small Forest

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A large hiking and picnic area near the Abbey offers fantastic views. The trail leading to the cemetery (which is presumably what's meant here) is the most secluded and exciting …

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4.47 km

View of the Abbey

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distant view

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5.18 km

Tintern Abbey Ruins

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This Cistercian abbey, located in a valley northeast of the peninsula, was founded in 1200 by the Norman William de Clare. During his first trip to Ireland, he was caught …

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5.51 km

Tintern Abbey Graveyard

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still beautiful to look at

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5.58 km

Castle Entrance

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Attention was paid to every detail

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6.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.72 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

2.58 km

387 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

December 18, 2025,🇮🇪 Tintern Abbey ⛪ mit Pfützen-Geplansche 💦

The weather, looking out from inside, is a disaster – you wouldn't send a dog out in it! 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

And our vacation home is so incredibly cozy, you practically have to kick yourself to get outside. 🦵

But as soon as we're outside ("there's no point in complaining, let's be brave – we're here now"), it's... Yes! Wonderful! The wind …

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