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Gloucestershire

Forest Of Dean

Hewelsfield And Brockweir

Brockweir Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Forest Of Dean

Hewelsfield And Brockweir

Brockweir Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

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Brockweir Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

05:12

18.1km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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2.35 km

Offa's Dyke Path

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Traveling south to north, starting by the Severn Estuary at Sedbury, near Chepstow, and finishing at Prestatyn on the north coast, the walk will take an average walker roughly 12 …

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3.24 km

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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3.28 km

Brockweir Village and Old Monks' Hall

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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, malt house and post office to name but a few.

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3.31 km

Clare Monks Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

4.92 km

The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

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Wonderful views across the river. Peaceful except for other friendly hikers.

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5.18 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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5.52 km

Tintern Tunnel

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Tunnel closed until spring 2023

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14.4 km

Oakhill Wood

Forest

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

5.45 km

2.32 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.50 km

3.55 km

3.29 km

1.57 km

429 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Brockweir Bridge – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

Offa's Dyke Path