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Hewelsfield And Brockweir

Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

Moderate

4.6

(8)

65

hikers

Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Tintern

02:37

9.72km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

500 m

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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2

2.71 km

Old Railway Route

Highlight • Trail

The route follows the line of the old railway just above the river for some distance. This makes for level walking along a wide path, and be prepared for bike riders using it too.

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3

4.15 km

View of the Quarry

Highlight • Structure

4

5.03 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Tidenham Tunnel opening hours
1 April -30 April 8am-6pm
1 May - 15 Aug 7am-7pm
16 Aug - 30 Sept 8am-6pm
1 Oct - 31 March Tunnel closed

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5

8.84 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

From the other side of the River Wye it is possible to glimpse the magical 12th Century Tintern Abbey through the trees. Tintern is one of the most spectacular monastic …

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6

9.09 km

Wonderful views across the river. Peaceful except for other friendly hikers.

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7

9.27 km

Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful abbey. Lots of pubs and the like nearby for food but I recommend the Filling Station cafe. The owners are keen cyclists and you can borrow their track pump …

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B

9.72 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

902 m

455 m

122 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

1.02 km

369 m

281 m

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Friday 16 October

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