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Giant's Cave, Wye Valley – Otter Hole Cave loop from Chepstow

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Giant's Cave, Wye Valley – Otter Hole Cave loop from Chepstow

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Giant's Cave, Wye Valley – Otter Hole Cave loop from Chepstow

01:53

6.85km

120m

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: April 19, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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3.69 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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3.78 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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3.78 km

Cave Passage in Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring a torch and compass. Remember to look around, explore!!

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3.89 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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4.57 km

Lower Wyndcliff Wood

Forest

4.89 km

The Grotto

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for refreshments and take in the wildlife

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5.38 km

Viewing Platform in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great Information about the history of this place on a board

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5.62 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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5.97 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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6.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

2.94 km

315 m

308 m

266 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.51 km

1.39 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

49 %

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Giant's Cave, Wye Valley – Otter Hole Cave loop from Chepstow

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

Otter Hole Cave

Cave Passage in Wye Valley National Landscape

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

The Grotto

Viewing Platform in the Forest

Ancient Yew Woodland, Wye Valley National Landscape

Piercefield Wood Nature Reserve – Pathway Closed

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