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Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

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Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

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Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

02:41

8.73km

290m

Hiking

Embark on the Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop, a moderate hike through the scenic Wye Valley. This route spans 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and involves an elevation gain of 963 feet (293 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. You will experience varied terrain, from tranquil…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.20 km

The Old Station Tintern Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Station, Tintern, nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley. This idyllic 10-acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a …

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2.88 km

Brockweir Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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2.99 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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5.40 km

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve is a small area of ancient woodland on flat ground to the east of the River Wye.

Lippets Grove lies just east of Offa's Dyke, and …

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6.67 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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6.89 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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6.98 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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7.54 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 …

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7.71 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tintern Abbey is such an iconic structure. Even though it is in ruins, it still stands today in magnificant, roofless splendour. Its actual demise occurred during the dissolution of the …

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7.87 km

St Mary's Church Ruins, Tintern

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely gorgeous church.

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8.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

2.21 km

1.22 km

939 m

879 m

412 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.80 km

1.12 km

939 m

440 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Comments

September 23, 2023,Devils Pulpit 🔥

Lovely Hike from Beeches Farm Campsite along Offa’s Dyke Path to Devils Pulpit, down to Tintern Abbey a few Pints on route 🍻 then the Climb back 🆙

January 9, 2022,Tintern Loop

Lovely winter amble with Lou. The woodland paths were somewhat boggy, but the Wye Valley views more than compensated.

December 28, 2021,Glimpses of the Tintern Abbey – Devil's Pulpit Loop from Brockweir

Chasing blue skies so we went to the Forest of Dean then winter camping with a fire 🙃

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Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

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290m

Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

The Old Station Tintern Café

Brockweir Bridge

Brockweir Village and Old Monks' Hall

Lippets Grove Nature Reserve

View of Tintern Abbey

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Tintern Abbey

View of Tintern Abbey

St Mary's Church Ruins, Tintern

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