Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Bristol Parkway

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Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Bristol Parkway

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Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Bristol Parkway

06:09

97.2km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.46 km

Three Brooks Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Gets very boggy by the lake in winter, otherwise it's a great track. The boggy bit might be avoidable with a small detour.

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4.38 km

Three Brooks Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.77 km

Severn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The original Severn Road Bridge was completed in 1966 and replaced the old ferry. It's a suspension bridge with a span of 3,240 ft (988 m). Originally it carried the …

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18.7 km

Cycling over the Severn Bridge is a scenic and memorable experience, with the bridge crossing the Severn Estuary and connecting South Gloucestershire in England to Monmouthshire in Wales.

It's part …

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24.9 km

Cockshoot Wood

Forest

35.4 km

Crumbland Plantation

Forest

65.2 km

Tintern Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely riverisde road in Tintern. There's plenty of benches overlooking the water so it's a lovely spot for a picnic.

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65.9 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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66.0 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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66.8 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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