Tintern to Chepstow
A leisurely walk (countryside) starting and finishing in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales, about 7.10km (4.41 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:15h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
137m (449ft)
Descent
121m (396ft)
Max. Elevation
230m (754ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
258m (845ft)
Start
Tintern bus stop
End
Chepstow bus/train station
Distance
7.10km
(4.41mi)
(4.41mi)
Duration
~2:15h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by paulwilliam on 05 May 2009
A half-day walk in the Wye Valley taking in Tintern Abbey, Piercefield Manor house, Chepstow racecourse, and ending at Chepstow castle. I enjoy this walk in Autumn.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SO528000
Start the walk in Tintern.
OS Grid SO533000
This Cistercian Abbey dates back to 1131. It's just south of the town. Once you've admired it, continue south along the Wye Valley Path.
About 0.50 km (~0.31 miles) from 
OS Grid ST531983
The route passes through the woodland beneath Black Cliff.
About 1.71 km (~1.06 miles) from 
OS Grid ST524965
The route rejoins the river at Lover's Leap.
About 2.03 km (~1.26 miles) from 
OS Grid ST525958
Pass Piercefield Manor, set in the vast grounds of Piercefield Park. Chepstow Racecourse also sits in the park.
About 0.67 km (~0.42 miles) from 
Chepstow CastleOS Grid ST531940
Continue into Chepstow and head for the castle, sitting on the banks of the River Wye, or rather the Afon Gwy seeing as we're in Wales. It's the old stone castle in Britain, and certainly impressive. From here, it's a short walk into the town centre for bus and train connections.
About 1.91 km (~1.19 miles) from 
