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Monmouth to Tintern Abbey loop — Wye Valley

Monmouth to Tintern Abbey loop — Wye Valley

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4.7

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Monmouth to Tintern Abbey loop — Wye Valley

02:13

44.5km

600m

Road cycling

The Monmouth to Tintern Abbey loop offers a moderate road cycling experience through the stunning Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This 27.7-mile (44.5 km) route, with an elevation gain of 1980 feet (604 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete. You will follow the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Wye Valley AONB

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258 m

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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4.44 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from Mitchel Troy Common

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Spectacular views west from Mitchel Troy Commonon a clear day towards Abergavenny, Blorenge, Sugar Loaf & the Breckon Beacons.

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14.0 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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20.9 km

St Arvans Climb

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Short, steep climb out of the quiet village of St Arvan’s. Good views of Severn Estuary behind you as you climb. Takes you up on to the pleasant road to Devauden.

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23.7 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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26.4 km

Tintern Abbey

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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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30.8 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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34.0 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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44.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

21.1 km

621 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

663 m

121 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Monmouth to Tintern Abbey loop — Wye Valley

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

View of the Brecon Beacons from Mitchel Troy Common

Tree-Lined Road Towards Devauden

St Arvans Climb

Descent into Tintern

Tintern Abbey

View of the River Wye

Bigsweir Bridge

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