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Wye Valley Greenway

5 miles (8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This cycling and walking route runs along a disused railway line through the beautiful Wye Valley.
The route runs from Sedbury to Tintern Abbey, passing Chepstow and the splendid Tidenham Tunnel on the way.
Pick up the trail at the Wyedean School at Sedbury and then head east to pick up the rail trail. The path heads north from here, passing along the River Wye and through the adjacent woodlands. You finish in Tintern where you can explore the wonderful ruins of the ancient abbey.
Please check the below for details on Tidenham Tunnel opening. This is generally during the summer months from April to October.
On the route you will pass the Devil's Pulpit. The popular viewpoint lies just to the east of the route and provides wonderful views over the AONB. You can also pick up the Wye Valley Walk to continue your walking in the area.

Wye Valley Greenway OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Wye Valley Greenway Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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4 mile from Wye Valley GF

A section of the Severn & Wye Railway route from Chepstow to Tintern has been turned into a footpath & cycleway. Steeply graded as it leaves the Gloucester-Cardiff main line at Wye Valley Junction ground frame, it climbs steadily to clear the A48 road before levelling off towards the 1km long Tidenham Tunnel. Low level lighting is provided through the tunnel so as not to disturb resident bats. The line emerges high up above the river Wye on a ledge that follows the bends in the river to reach Tintern Quarry. Beyond that you can continue towards Tintern Abbey. Amazing a lot of railway infrastructure, track, sleepers, signals and buffer stops, have simply been abandoned by the side of the footway.

Bishton Lane Bridge with props

Bishton Lane Bridge with props

Near Tidenham Tunnel south portal

Near Tidenham Tunnel south portal

Rail-built buffer stop at the Tintern Quarry sidings - 52014350547

Rail-built buffer stop at the Tintern Quarry sidings

Sedbury Lane Bridge near Wye Valley Junction still with track on it

Sedbury Lane Bridge near Wye Valley Junction still with track on it

Tidenham Tunnel - 52015376811

Tidenham Tunnel with lights to help you find your way

Tidenham Tunnel north portal

Tidenham Tunnel north portal

Track still in situ near Wye Valley Junction - 52015628414

Track still in situ near Wye Valley Junction

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