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Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

01:31

5.37km

110m

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Embark on the Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey, an easy 3.3-mile (5.4 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. You will experience a gentle 346 feet (106 metres) of elevation gain as you explore a varied landscape. The route follows peaceful riverside paths along the…

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

Highlight • Trail

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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2.36 km

Brockweir Village and Old Monks' Hall

Highlight • River

Brockweir is a small very quaint village located just north of Tintern. It has a surprisingly large number of listed buildings in its midst including the chapel, bridge, malt house and post office to name but a few.

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2.39 km

Brockweir Bridge

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Brockweir Bridge was built in 1906, and is an iron, Grade II listed structure. Recently renovated, it looks much more attractive with a fresh coat of paint, and the views of the River Wye from it, are superb.

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3.97 km

St Michael’s Church, Tintern

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St Michael's church was built on the site of an important roman river crossing. There was a christian church here as early as 65AD, some 350 years before the foundation …

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5.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.04 km

888 m

624 m

447 m

211 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

607 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

14°C

28 %

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Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

Tintern Abbey

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

View of Tintern Abbey

Brockweir Village and Old Monks' Hall

Brockweir Bridge

St Michael’s Church, Tintern

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