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St. Briavels

Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from St Briavels

Hard

7

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Brockweir Bridge – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from St Briavels

02:06

26.9km

580m

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 19, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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Bus stop

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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

5.03 km

The Filling Station Cafe

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Great coffee and very cyclist friendly!

No Toilets but there are some down by the Abbey Car park.

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3

7.95 km

View of Wye Valley National Landscape

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This section follows on from the river road and changes character again. Meandering forest road gives way to gradual but consistent grade on open pasture. This is the final section below 8-9% before the climb into Chepstow Park Wood.

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14.4 km

Chepstow Park Wood

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Great fast smooth gravel fire roads. Not too hilly, but it is all at the top of a hill so a climb to get there!

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5

18.1 km

Quiet road that follows the river. Really lovely. Downhill to Tintern

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21.8 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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21.9 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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8

22.0 km

Tintern Riverside Walk

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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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26.9 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

3.94 km

3.50 km

387 m

185 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

10.3 km

3.88 km

185 m

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