| Walks
Walking is an absolute must in and around Tintern. With so many hidden places to explore, it's no wonder the area has been so popular with walkers for hundreds of years in this Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Offa's Dyke Path - The outstanding and famous Offas Dyke trail explores both spectacular scenery and the history of the Anglo-Welsh border.
Wye Valley Walk - A lovely and breathtaking 136 mile walk along the Wye goes through meadow and orchard, from ravine gorge cloaked in woodland ,to rugged and remote uplands.
We are directly on both the Wye Valley walk and Offa's Dyke path and services such as local pick-up, packed lunches, drying facilities and secure bicycle storage are provided. We have walking guidebooks and maps, binoculars and walking sticks to accompany your explorations.
The Devils Pulpit - This is a walk which takes you high up above Tintern to the Devils Pulpit where traditionally the monks thought the Devil was trying to lure away the young monks from the Abbey. Spectacular views over the Abbey can be seen from here. The walk continues down into Brockweir through HAPPA (the Horse and Pony Protection Association) land where you will see horses lovingly tended back to full health. There is also a lovely country pub towards the end where you can take some refreshments. This is a 2 1/2 to 3 hour walk of medium difficulty.
Wordsworth Walk - This is where it is thought Wordsworth wrote his poem 'Poem written a few miles above Tintern'. This is a lovely walk from the Whitestone Forestry carpark. It is a beautiful walk with stunning views and benches where they think he wrote his poem. It is a circular walk which also has a diversion to the Hidden waterfall which is believed to come from the healing springs of Trelleck. This is a 45 - 60 minute walk and is classed as easy. It is a medium difficulty walk from our B&B up the Catbrook Valley and takes about 2 hours.
365 Steps Walk - This is a lovely circular walk from the Lower Wyndcliff Forestry Commission carpark. This takes you up to the Upper Wyndcliff carpark then up to The Eagles Nest with spectacular views over the Severn Bridges and the entrance to the Wye Valley. Then back to the historic 365 steps which take you back down to the carpark through the hanging forest (trees growing horizontally out of the rocks) with much interesting flora to see on the way. Watch out for the badger and fox dens on the way. This is a medium difficulty walk and takes about 1 1/2 hours from the carpark. From our B&B it is about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
The Brockweir Loop - This is a shorter and easier walk for those who would just like to walk for an hour. This takes you half way up the hill with wonderful views over the Wye Valley and is a nice woodland stroll. This is classed as easy although there is a bit of a climb at the beginning.
Tintern Old Station - This is on The Wye Valley Walk along the riverbank, through St. Michaels Church (which this used to be the Rectory for) and then back through The Tintern Old Station. This is classed as an easy walk although it can be muddy if there is a high tide. It is about 1 hour.
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