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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Moderate

4.7

(20)

245

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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

01:25

17.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 690 m for 56 m

After 16.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Wye Valley Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great unmarked section of gravel. If you're not up for scrambling out then leave the path at the first road bridge over the path. The tunnel should be opening mid …

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4.27 km

Tidenham Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Tidenham Tunnel opening hours
1 April -30 April 8am-6pm
1 May - 15 Aug 7am-7pm
16 Aug - 30 Sept 8am-6pm
1 Oct - 31 March Tunnel closed

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7.12 km

Tintern Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

The correct times opening times are listed here: wyevalleygreenway.org

1 April - 30 April 8am-6pm
1 May - 15 Aug 7am-7pm
16 Aug - 30 Sept 8am-6pm
1 Oct - 31 March Tunnel closed

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8.25 km

River Wye

Lake

8.51 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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8.60 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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9.15 km

View of Tintern Abbey from the Wye Valley Greenway

Highlight • Religious Site

Tintern Abbey can be glimpsed through a gap in the trees on the Wye Valley Greenway.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.12 km

3.86 km

3.15 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.05 km

5.01 km

2.93 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

27°C

17°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2021,The Wye Valley Greenway

Instead of my usual 'clocking-up-the-miles' Saturday distancefest over well-worn routes, I decided on something a bit different. I even wore baggies! I was not disappointed. You have to be aware that they close the tunnel certain months of the year, but aside from that bit of pre-checking, this extraordinary experience is a ride/walk that you must do. No discussion.

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Tidenham Tunnel – Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow

Wye Valley Greenway

Tidenham Tunnel

Tintern Tunnel

Tintern Abbey

Tintern Wireworks Bridge

View of Tintern Abbey from the Wye Valley Greenway

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