View of the River Wye – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Usk

View of the River Wye – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Usk

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View of the River Wye – View of Tintern Abbey loop from Usk

03:09

63.6km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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654 m

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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13.5 km

Tal y Fan

Forest

21.3 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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32.2 km

Bigsweir Bridge

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This is another elegant cast-iron road bridge that has been built over the river Wye. It was constructed in 1827 and is another grade 2 listed building.

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35.5 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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37.6 km

View of the River Wye from the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views over the lovely wye valley

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39.7 km

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

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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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40.2 km

View of Tintern Abbey

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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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49.6 km

Climb to Cobblers Plain with Views of the Welsh Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

An easier climb (5-8%) to Cobblers Plain than the direct route from Llansoy. (avoids Star Pitch). Lovely views of the Welsh mountains over the left shoulder as you ascend

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