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Llandogo Cleddon Falls Walk

8.7 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 Cleddon Falls Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llandogo Cleddon Falls Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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.
Just to the north there's the circular walk to Trellech Beacon. There are some nice wooodland trails and fine views over the area from here.
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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