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A loop of the Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey & Monmouth from Chepstow

A loop of the Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey & Monmouth from Chepstow

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A loop of the Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey & Monmouth from Chepstow

03:14

66.7km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 37.8 km for 51 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.06 km

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 standing, making it quite atmospheric to explore. The structure you see today largely dates from the 13th century when the abbey was considerably renovated.

The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution but its fame didn't fade for long. In fact, it's been the subject of poetry and art since the 18th century, notably featuring in William Turner's painting, The Chancel and Crossing of Tintern Abbey. It's under the management of the Welsh government's Cadw department and there's an entry fee if you'd like to walk around the ruins.

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13.7 km

View of the River Wye

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The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: It is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Britain.

The River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the United Kingdom. The upper part passes through Rhayader, Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye, but the area designated as an AONB covers 326 square kilometres (126 sq mi) surrounding a 72-kilometre (45 mi) stretch lower down the river, from just south of Hereford to Chepstow.[1]

This area covers parts of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, and is recognised in particular for its limestone gorge scenery and dense native woodlands, as well as its wildlife, archaeological and industrial remains. It is also historically important as one of the birthplaces of the modern tourism industry. The area is predominantly rural, and many people make a living from tourism, agriculture or forestry. Ross-on-Wye is the only town within the AONB itself, but Hereford, Monmouth, Coleford and Chepstow lie just outside its boundaries.

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16.9 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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27.5 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common sight right across Europe, but today few remain. Due to its historical importance, Monnow Bridge is a Grade-I listed building and a scheduled monument.

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38.0 km

View of the River Wye from the Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat East

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A breathtaking view down the Wye from the Royal Lodge and at the start of the Peregrine Path. You should be able to see further down the river the canoe/kayak slalom poles as the river rushs over the stones at this point.

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66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

27.5 km

3.31 km

997 m

953 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.9 km

5.52 km

129 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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A loop of the Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey & Monmouth from Chepstow

Tintern Abbey

View of the River Wye

Bigsweir Bridge

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

View of the River Wye from the Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat East

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