View from Eagles Nest – Giant's Cave, Wye Valley loop from Caswell Wood

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View from Eagles Nest – Giant's Cave, Wye Valley loop from Caswell Wood

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View from Eagles Nest – Giant's Cave, Wye Valley loop from Caswell Wood

04:17

14.3km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

View from Eagles Nest

Highlight • Trail

Eagles Nest is situated at the top of a steep, wooded limestone cliff and as the highest point on the Monmouthshire bank of the Wye, at 770 foot (235 m). …

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3.26 km

Giant's Cave, Wye Valley

Highlight • Cave

There are a couple of caves in this area. The first (coming from Chepstow) is very shallow and raided above the path.

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3.35 km

Cave Passage in Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring a torch and compass. Remember to look around, explore!!

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3.46 km

View of the River Wye and the cave entrance in the Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Cave

In 1975 the Wye Valley Walk opened with a 14 miles (23 km) stretch between St. Arvans and Monmouth. Further stretches were added, leading to it becoming a 34-mile (55 …

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4.14 km

Lower Wyndcliff Wood

Forest

4.46 km

The Grotto

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for refreshments and take in the wildlife

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4.95 km

Viewing Platform in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great Information about the history of this place on a board

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5.19 km

Ancient Yew Woodland, Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some of the yew trees here are 750 years old - stunning woodland

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10.9 km

Otter Hole Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Otter Hole / Otter Cave is known as one of the best "decorated" caves in the UK. Access is restricted to protect the rare formations inside. The cave also floods, …

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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