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Shirenewton

Descent into Tintern – View of the River Wye loop from Shirenewton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Monmouthshire
Shirenewton

Descent into Tintern – View of the River Wye loop from Shirenewton

Moderate

46

riders

Descent into Tintern – View of the River Wye loop from Shirenewton

02:09

42.5km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

View of the Severn Estuary

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From this road, especially heading back toward Chepstow, enjoy the most incredible views over the Severn Estuary and North Devon and Somerset.

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2.17 km

Ross's Wood

Forest

3

10.6 km

St. Arvans Climb

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Worth it for the descent into Tintern!

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4

12.5 km

Descent into Tintern

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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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5

15.5 km

The Filling Station Café, Tintern

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

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6

17.6 km

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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7

19.8 km

View of the River Wye

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The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB; Welsh: It is an internationally important protected landscape straddling the border between England and Wales. It is one of the most …

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31.5 km

Crumbland Plantation

Forest

10

32.2 km

Tree-Lined Road Towards Devauden

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Resurfaced road a smooth rolling strip of tarmac through the forest. It's beautiful in autumn with all the colours or amazing in spring as the forest starts to grow again!

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

11.0 km

1.70 km

784 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

12.0 km

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Sunday 24 May

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