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Taff Ely Group

We are the Taff Ely Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk starts from the car park at Tintern Abbey, heads to Chepstow through the woods with a stop for coffee at Eagles Nest view point.  Lunch will be at Chepstow Castle We then head towards the Wye Valley Greenway and through Tidenham Tunnel and back to the Abbey. No torches are allowed in the tunnel due to nesting bats. We and we need to be fairly as we pass through through 1Km tunnel.  During the first half of the walk, there are 365 steps to descend which may be unsuitable for anyone with a fear of heights.  There are 4 stiles on the walk.

Sunday, 16 June 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking at the Abbey is £5 and is card only.

Please note the walk leader is Louise Gilles.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04705 83102
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 53269 00128
Nearest postcode:
NP16 6TE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Tintern Abbey car park.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking