Tintern Abbey – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Rogerstone

Tintern Abbey – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Rogerstone

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Tintern Abbey – Tintern Wireworks Bridge loop from Rogerstone

05:10

110km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 63.4 km for 440 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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41.9 km

Winding Road Through Countryside

Highlight • Cycleway

48.5 km

Descent into Tintern

Highlight • Climb

Did the climb today, which was long but never difficult. In fact, it was very enjoyable and... at long last... the temporary/permanent traffic lights are gone!

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50.7 km

River Wye

Lake

51.5 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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52.2 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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59.8 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from Wye Valley Country Roads

Highlight • Viewpoint

63.6 km

Crumbland Plantation

Forest

64.6 km

Tree-Lined Road Towards Devauden

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Resurfaced road a smooth rolling strip of tarmac through the forest. It's beautiful in autumn with all the colours or amazing in spring as the forest starts to grow again!

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69.0 km

B4293 Climb from Chepstow to Devauden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rode this in Aug 21 up to Devauden (not down to Chepstow), a steady climb with gorgeous views of nearby valleys and the distant Brecons. Nothing desperately steep and the tarmac is not too bad either!

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86.0 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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