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Tintern Abbey & the Devil's Pulpit — Wye Valley

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Tintern Abbey & the Devil's Pulpit — Wye Valley

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Tintern Abbey & the Devil's Pulpit — Wye Valley

01:38

5.15km

200m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.2-mile (5.1 km) hike through the Wye Valley, taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete, with an elevation gain of 668 feet (204 metres). This route combines wooded trails and riverside paths along the River Wye, offering diverse terrain. You will follow parts of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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42 m

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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601 m

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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2.56 km

Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Devil’s Pulpit, you're afforded a fantastic view over the ruins of Tintern Abbey, a gothic masterpiece founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. According to legend, the Devil preached from this spot to tempt the monks to desert their order.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

620 m

379 m

213 m

151 m

141 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

739 m

658 m

379 m

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Tintern Abbey & the Devil's Pulpit — Wye Valley

Tintern Abbey

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Devil's Pulpit — View of Tintern Abbey

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