River Wye & Hewelsfield Church loop from St Briavels — Wye Valley

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River Wye & Hewelsfield Church loop from St Briavels — Wye Valley

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River Wye & Hewelsfield Church loop from St Briavels — Wye Valley

04:03

14.2km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Wye Valley AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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138 m

St Briavels Castle

Highlight • Castle

St Briavels (pronounced Brevels, once known as 'Ledenia Parva' (Little Lydney), is a medium-sized village and civil parish in the Royal Forest of Dean in west Gloucestershire, England; close to …

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2.54 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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5.38 km

River Wye and Wye Valley Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wye Valley Walk is marked out by circular yellow waymark arrows, finger posts, and signs showing the path's logo, a leaping salmon. Most of the route follows Public Rights …

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7.73 km

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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7.79 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, and post …

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8.70 km

Offa's Dyke Path

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Traveling south to north, starting by the Severn Estuary at Sedbury, near Chepstow, and finishing at Prestatyn on the north coast, the walk will take an average walker roughly 12 …

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11.3 km

St. Mary Magdalen Church, Hewelsfield

Highlight • Religious Site

The area was known in the Anglo-Saxon period as Hiwoldestone. It was included by William the Conqueror in the Royal Forest of Dean, but by the 12th century was established …

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

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