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Tintern Abbey – View of the River Wye loop from Rogerstone

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Newport

Tintern Abbey – View of the River Wye loop from Rogerstone

Hard

103

riders

Tintern Abbey – View of the River Wye loop from Rogerstone

05:05

117km

860m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

41.8 km

Winding Road Through Countryside

Highlight • Cycleway

2

48.5 km

Descent into Tintern

Highlight • Climb

Did the climb today, which was long but never difficult. In fact, it was very enjoyable and... at long last... the temporary/permanent traffic lights are gone!

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50.7 km

River Wye

Lake

4

51.5 km

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 …

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5

52.2 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 …

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6

54.3 km

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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7

56.4 km

View of the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: It is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most …

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8

59.6 km

Bigsweir Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is another elegant cast-iron road bridge that has been built over the river Wye. It was constructed in 1827 and is another grade 2 listed building.

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9

93.1 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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105 km

Caerleon Roman Barracks

Archaeological Site

B

117 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.3 km

28.0 km

9.26 km

1.83 km

270 m

232 m

Surfaces

109 km

7.78 km

220 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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