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Devils Pulpit loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Devils Pulpit loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Devils Pulpit loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

03:17

11.3km

290m

Hiking

The Devil's Pulpit loop from Tintern Abbey offers a moderate hiking experience through diverse terrain and stunning Wye Valley scenery. You'll cross the River Wye, then embark on a steep uphill climb through dense woodlands, sometimes following the ancient Offa's Dyke Path. This 7.0-mile (11.3 km) route involves a significant…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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85 m

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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623 m

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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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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709 m

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

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

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937 m

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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3.44 km

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve

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Lippets Grove Nature Reserve is a small area of ancient woodland on flat ground to the east of the River Wye.

Lippets Grove lies just east of Offa's Dyke, and …

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4.29 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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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

3.38 km

642 m

384 m

249 m

141 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.87 km

1.34 km

430 m

390 m

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

36 %

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Devils Pulpit loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

Tintern Abbey

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

View of Tintern Abbey

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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