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Piercefield House Ruins – The Grotto loop from Chepstow

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Piercefield House Ruins – The Grotto loop from Chepstow

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Piercefield House Ruins – The Grotto loop from Chepstow

01:08

4.17km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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715 m

A nice opportunity for someone into real estate development - Piercefield House awaits your attention.

A once-fine Georgian mansion, commissioned in 1785, it was sold to the Racecourse in 1925, abandoned and gradually became derelict.

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2.20 km

The Grotto

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for refreshments and take in the wildlife

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2.69 km

Viewing Platform in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great Information about the history of this place on a board

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2.93 km

Ancient Yew Woodland, Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some of the yew trees here are 750 years old - stunning woodland

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3.27 km

Piercefield Wood Nature Reserve – Pathway Closed

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can still go down to "The Annexe" viewpoint of Chepstow Castle (and it's well worth it!)
But a section of path has been closed off due to a landslide. It is *ONLY* accessible via the stairs.
Hope this helps!

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3.51 km

Piercefield Walks Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

So - we can all agree the historical nature of gaining wealth is a lot more than "questionable"!!
In no way do I agree with the ways in which the …

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4.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.55 km

251 m

217 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.75 km

603 m

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Piercefield House Ruins – The Grotto loop from Chepstow

Chepstow Racecourse