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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

04:35

17.2km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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After 3.15 km for 1.10 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

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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5.15 km

View of the Quarry

Highlight • Structure

5.33 km

Wooden Staircase in Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

Out of nowhere, and after much scrambling over stones and roots, this perfect staircase appears 👌

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8.46 km

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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8.72 km

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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8.80 km

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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11.0 km

Old Railway Route

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The route follows the line of the old railway just above the river for some distance. This makes for level walking along a wide path, and be prepared for bike riders using it too.

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12.9 km

Dragon Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Fun sculpture mixing wood and industrial elements. The body extends behind like a serpent, and I am of the opinion this is indeed a Dragon as befits beautiful Wales.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

7.29 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

8.88 km

4.64 km

2.89 km

452 m

206 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

49 %

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Tidenham Tunnel – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Tidenham Tunnel

View of the Quarry

Wooden Staircase in Wye Valley National Landscape

View of Tintern Abbey

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Old Railway Route

Dragon Sculpture

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