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To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

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To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

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To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

05:40

19.9km

440m

Hiking

Embark on the challenging To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow, a difficult hike spanning 12.4 miles (19.9 km) with a significant 1428 feet (435 metres) of elevation gain. This route typically takes around 5 hours and 40 minutes to complete. You will traverse ancient woodlands…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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936 m

Chepstow Castle

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Standing proudly on a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle is a magnificent fortress with a history that stretches back nearly 1,000 years. Founded in 1067 by Earl …

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5.43 km

Tidenham Tunnel

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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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10.8 km

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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From Devil’s Pulpit, you're afforded a fantastic view over the ruins of Tintern Abbey, a gothic masterpiece founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. According to legend, the Devil preached from this spot to tempt the monks to desert their order.

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16.3 km

View of the River Wye from Wintour's Leap

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Wintour's Leap is a noted rock climbing location and viewpoint. It is located near the village of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire, on the English side of the Wye Valley, north of …

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

4.81 km

2.74 km

2.70 km

1.12 km

613 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

5.71 km

3.17 km

1.76 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

Chepstow Castle

Tidenham Tunnel

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

View of the River Wye from Wintour's Leap

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