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Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Abbey loop from West Dean

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Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Abbey loop from West Dean

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Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Abbey loop from West Dean

02:41

35.0km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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3.71 km

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A hidden gem within the forest! So much fun exploring this site, definitely worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the remnants of the old tramway.

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14.9 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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16.2 km

Tintern Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely riverisde road in Tintern. There's plenty of benches overlooking the water so it's a lovely spot for a picnic.

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16.9 km

Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful abbey. Lots of pubs and the like nearby for food but I recommend the Filling Station cafe. The owners are keen cyclists and you can borrow their track pump …

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17.0 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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24.3 km

Bigsweir Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is another elegant cast-iron road bridge that has been built over the river Wye. It was constructed in 1827 and is another grade 2 listed building.

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

9.23 km

6.50 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

10.0 km

6.55 km

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Abbey loop from West Dean

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins