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Chepstow Castle & Wye River loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

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South West England

Gloucestershire

Chepstow Castle & Wye River loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

Moderate

5.0

(1)

38

runners

Chepstow Castle & Wye River loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

00:43

6.25km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Tips

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Wye Valley AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.63 km

View of Chepstow Castle and the River Wye

Highlight • River

The views across the Wye at Chepstow Castle perched on its lofty craggy perch is super good from here. The Wye looks a bit murky but that is to be expected so close to the sea.

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2

6.14 km

Chepstow Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing proudly on a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle is a magnificent fortress with a history that stretches back nearly 1,000 years. Founded in 1067 by Earl William fitz Osbern, a close friend of William the Conqueror, the castle was one of the first Norman strongholds in Wales. These days, it is an interesting place to visit and affords some stunning views.

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B

6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.83 km

1.54 km

1.43 km

1.16 km

279 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.90 km

1.83 km

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Wednesday 14 October

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13°C

27 %

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