Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Brockweir Bridge loop from Tintern

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Hewelsfield And Brockweir

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Brockweir Bridge loop from Tintern

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Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Brockweir Bridge loop from Tintern

04:16

59.4km

1,030m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.0 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Manor Wood

Forest

17.1 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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31.9 km

View Over Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Surprisingly up and down. Two steep sections, all good surface, all good fun.

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32.8 km

Forest of Dean Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

34.8 km

Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

37.9 km

River Monnow

Lake

38.4 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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49.3 km

View of the Wye Valley from St Briavels Church

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb, but on a fairly quiet road with some great views back to the Wye and a perfect bench and shady tree next to the church at the top.

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53.0 km

View of the Wye Valley from St. Briavels Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the castle down into the Wye Valley amazing views!!

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57.7 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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59.0 km

St Michael’s Church, Tintern

Highlight • Religious Site

St Michael's church was built on the site of an important roman river crossing. There was a christian church here as early as 65AD, some 350 years before the foundation …

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59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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