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View of Tintern from Devils Pulpit

Walk Description

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The Wye Valley is varied and full of interest. This walk starts from near the ruins of Tintern Abbey located alongside the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth road on the Welsh side of the river. There is a regular bus service from Chepstow to Tintern or alternatively use the Grass Routes service

Grade Moderate. Length 7.5 miles / 12.2 km

Devils Pulpit and Brockweir - Basic Directions

  • Follow the signed path walking with the river Wye to your right. The path leads out onto the A466. Turn right, past Abbey Mill and cross the old footbridge (Grid ref. 530003) to reach the other side of the river. You are now on the English side of the river. Turn right soon reaching the old railway with a disused tunnel on your left. Continue on the old railway for approximately 1.8 miles (3km) with glimpses through the trees of Tintern Abbey on your right.
  • At a fork in the path (Grid ref. 540982) turn left climbing to a further path junction. Turn sharp left here and continue on a track uphill to a T-junction. Ignore the tracks left and right, instead taking the path opposite. This climbs steeply through the woodland to reach another track. Turn right and after a few yards locate a waymark on your left and follow this narrow path to reach the Offa's Dyke Path.
  • Turn left along this National Trail to reach the Devil's Pulpit from where there is an excellent view down to Tintern Abbey and the Wye Valley. Continue on the Offa's Dyke Path, ignoring short cuts signed left back to Tintern. Eventually you leave the woodland (Grid ref. 546010) to descend across fields to a dilapidated barn. Turn left here to follow a green lane into the village of Brockweir.
  • Cross the river using the road bridge back into Wales turning left down some steps onto a path that follows a further section of the old railway. This leads through Tintern Old Railway Station where there is a cafe, a craft centre and a number of wood sculptures to view.
  • Continue straight on and descend steps. Carry on along the riverside path via Tintern Parish Church onto the main road. All that remains is to follow the road back to the start perhaps taking the opportunity to visit Tintern Abbey.

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  • Home
    • About Chepstow
    • Public Transport
    • Walk Responsibly
    • WAW Network
    • Support Us
    • About Us
  • 2022 Walking Festival
    • Booking information 2022
    • April 20 2022 Wed
    • April 21 2022 Thur
    • April 22 2022 Fri
    • April 23 2022 Sat
    • April 24 2022 Sun
  • Events Diary
  • Inspiration
  • Stay, Eat and Shop
    • Self Catering
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Hotels and Hostels
    • Caravan and Camping Sites
    • Pubs & Wine Bars
    • Cafes and Restaurants
    • Shops and Services
    • Walking Holiday Providers
  • Walking in the Lower Wye
    • Lower Wye Rambles
    • Chepstow Town Map
    • Wales Coast Path
    • Offa's Dyke Path
    • The Gloucestershire Way
    • Wye Valley Walk
    • The Monmouthshire Way
    • Chepstow Dell and Town
    • Devauden Loop
    • Lancaut Peninsula
    • St Tewdrics Way
    • Devils Pulpit
    • Mathern and St Pierre
    • Chepstow Riverside
    • Vedw Wood and The Cot
    • Shirenewton and Llanmellin Hillfort
  • Contact Us