View of Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow Race Course

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View of Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow Race Course

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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View of Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow Race Course

01:29

20.2km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.37 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

Coffee#1, Chepstow

Highlight • Cafe

My favourite place to stop for mid-ride coffee & cake or a more substantial lunch. Popular with locals and cyclists, staff are welcoming and friendly and food & drinks are great.

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8.30 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Wear your sunnies before you go in so your eyes adjust. No torches or lights allowed because of the bats. Restricted hours depending on time of year but alternative routes are available.

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8.33 km

Wye Valley Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great route, easy traffic-free cycling for nearly all of its length

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13.8 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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14.1 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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14.2 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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14.3 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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