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Llandogo Walks

8.70 miles (14 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This Monmouthshire village sits in a fine location in the lovely Wye Valley AONB.
This walk from the village takes you along a section of the Wye Valley Walk to Tintern Old Station and the historic Tintern Abbey. The walk starts in the village and first heads west to visit Cleddon Falls on the River Cleddon. The pretty falls are located just a short walk from the village and are an impressive sight after rain.
You'll then head south to pass through Bargain Wood and Coed Beddick on your way to the two local highlights. The photogenic rail station has been converted into a park with three old rail carriages used as a gift shop and a museum with old railway memorabilia. There's also some pleasant footpaths to follow around the site.
The abbey lies just south of here around the bend of the river. The ruins of this 12th century monastery are a fine place for a stroll, with views of the river and the surrounding woodland of the Forest of Dean.
Near the Old Station there's also the option of taking a detour to visit the neighbouring village of Brockweir which sits on the eastern side of the river on the English side.

Llandogo OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llandogo Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Llandogo

  • Tintern Abbey - Visit the fascinating ruins of this 12th century monastery and then explore the surrounding area on this walk on the England-Wales border
  • Tintern Old Station - This park is situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Chepstow
  • Devil's Pulpit - Climb to this wonderful viewpoint and enjoy views over the Wye Valley AONB on this circular walk in Tintern in the Forest of Dean.
    You can start the walk from the car park off the B4228 just north of Tidenham
  • Wye Valley Walk - This walk takes you through the beautiful Wye Valley in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Wales.
    The walk begins on the mouth of the River Wye at Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire and follows the River Wye north to Monmouth, passing the fascinating ruins of Tintern Abbey on the way
  • Wintour's Leap - Climb to this magnificent limestone viewpoint on this walk in the Wye Valley
  • The Kymin - Climb to the 245m (800ft) summit of Kymin Hill and enjoy wonderful views down the Wye Valley, up into the Brecon Beacons and across to the Malvern Hills
  • Symonds Yat Rock - Enjoy wonderful views over the Wye Valley from this well known viewpoint on the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire border
  • Monmouth - A lovely circular walk around the Welsh town of Monmouth, visting Monmouth Castle, The Kymin viewpoint and the River Wye
  • Brockweir - This Gloucestershire based village sits in a beautiful spot in the Forest of Dean
  • St Briavels - This Gloucestershire based village sits close to the Welsh Border in the Forest of Dean and the River Wye Valley.
  • Chepstow Park Wood - This large area of woodland is located a few miles north west of Chepstow
  • Wye Valley Greenway - This cycling and walking route runs along a disused railway line through the beautiful Wye Valley.
  • Lancaut Walk - This walk explores the Lancaut Peninsula in the Wye Valley AONB

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head north east from the village and you will soon come to the 19th century Bigsweir Bridge. Here you can cross over from Wales to England and visit the neighbouring settlement of St Briavels.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Wye Valley Walks page.

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Llandogo

Llandogo viewed across the river Wye

View down the valley from Llandogo - geograph.org.uk - 683515

View down the valley from Llandogo

Llandogo Church - geograph.org.uk - 683632

Llandogo Church

Seat overlooking the Wye in Bargain Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3104429

Seat overlooking the Wye in Bargain Wood

Cleddon Falls near Llandogo - geograph.org.uk - 95602

Cleddon Falls near Llandogo. These waterfalls come and go, depending on the weather: There's not a lot of water during the dry spells but they are well worth a visit after a good rainfall! The surrounding woodlands have many lovely walks at all times of the year.

Tintern old Station - geograph.org.uk - 2515351

Tintern old Station

Tintern Abbey ruins - geograph.org.uk - 2344419

Tintern Abbey ruins

River Wye at Llandogo in early spring - geograph.org.uk - 730890

River Wye at Llandogo in early spring. This view of the river Wye looks upstream from the village of Llandogo. The route of the old Chepstow to Monmouth railway is in the centre of the photo to the right of St Oedoceus church. The A466 which passes through the village is also visible on the left.

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