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Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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16

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Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

01:04

20.7km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.08 km

St. Arvans Climb

Highlight • Climb

Worth it for the descent into Tintern!

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2

5.01 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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3

8.05 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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4

8.58 km

The Filling Station Café, Tintern

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little cycling cafe, always busy 👍.
Outside and inside seating.

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5

8.77 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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6

8.87 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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7

10.9 km

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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8

13.3 km

View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tintern Abbey is such an iconic structure. Even though it is in ruins, it still stands today in magnificant, roofless splendour. Its actual demise occurred during the dissolution of the …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

3.79 km

1.68 km

255 m

223 m

129 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

255 m

229 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

12°C

60 %

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