Brockweir Walks

5.3 miles (8.5 km)

This Gloucestershire based village sits in a beautiful spot in the Forest of Dean. It's great for exploring on foot with miles of woodland trails, riverside paths, local hill climbs and a significant historic site all nearby.
This circular walk from the village visits Tintern Old Station, the historic Tintern Abbey and the splendid viewpoint at the Devil's Pulpit.
The walk starts in the village and crosses the bridge over the River Wye to pick up the Wye Valley Walk. Follow the waymarked walk south and you will soon come to Tintern Old Station. The old 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 route then continues around the river bend to visit the nearby abbey. 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.
After exploring the abbey retrace your steps along the river to the old footbridge where you can cross over the water. Head south east and the route will take you up to the Devil's Pulpit. There are excellent views over the Wye Valley AONB from this popular elevated spot.
You then head north east past Caswell Woods to return to Brockweir.

Brockweir Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

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Brockweir OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

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Walks near Brockweir

Tintern Old Station - This park is situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Chepstow
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
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
Chepstow Park Wood - This large area of woodland is located a few miles north west of Chepstow
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
Offa's Dyke Path - This incredible 177 mile trail starts on the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire in England before taking you over the border into Wales and on through some truly splendid mountainous scenery
Llandogo - This Monmouthshire village sits in a fine location in the lovely Wye Valley AONB.
St Briavels - This Gloucestershire based village sits close to the Welsh Border in the Forest of Dean and the River Wye Valley.
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