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Descent into Tintern – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Hanley Lane

Descent into Tintern – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Hanley Lane

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Descent into Tintern – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Hanley Lane

01:42

30.3km

590m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

View of the River Wye from Wintour's Leap

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Wintour's Leap is a noted rock climbing location and viewpoint. It is located near the village of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire, on the English side of the Wye Valley, north of …

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4.71 km

Tidenham Chase Climb

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Beautiful climb at a consistent 6-7% gradient with glorious views to the right over the Severn Estuary

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8.04 km

Chepstow Castle

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A Castle with parking space/WCs & coffee shop next to it. We parked here to explore the Wye Valley.

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12.5 km

St. Arvans Climb

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Worth it for the descent into Tintern!

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14.5 km

Descent into Tintern

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Did the climb today, which was long but never difficult. In fact, it was very enjoyable and... at long last... the temporary/permanent traffic lights are gone!

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16.7 km

River Wye

Lake

17.5 km

The Filling Station Café, Tintern

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Great little cycling cafe, always busy 👍.
Outside and inside seating.

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17.7 km

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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19.8 km

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

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Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

7.98 km

2.03 km

318 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

7.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

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Descent into Tintern – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Hanley Lane

View of the River Wye from Wintour's Leap

Tidenham Chase Climb

Chepstow Castle

St. Arvans Climb

Descent into Tintern

The Filling Station Café, Tintern

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

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