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Village in Monmouthshire, Wales
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Tintern (Welsh: Tyndyrn) is situated just inside South Wales in the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), six miles north of Chepstow on the A466 road to Monmouth. Its main tourist attraction is the ruined 12th-century Cistercian abbey. Two long-distance paths can be accessed from Tintern: Offa's Dyke Path, on the east bank of the Wye, and the Wye Valley Walk, on the west bank.
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This 12th century Cistercian abbey has been in ruins since King Henry VIII (the one with all the wives) dissolved the monasteries but it is still impressive after nearly 500 years. A poem by the same name was written by the English romantic poet, William Wordsworth.
A former station on the Wye Valley Railway from Monmouth to Chepstow, now a countryside visitor site. The station itself aptly demonstrates one reason why the railway closed by being one mile away from the centre of Tintern. The railway to the south of Tintern can be followed by crossing the river near the Abbey and following a wide and generally level (although muddy) path along the side of the hill for a few miles.
Tintern Wireworks Bridge
Built to carry an industrial railway into Tintern to serve a small wireworks. The railway closed in 1935 and was dismantled in 1941. The bridge remains intact as a footpath and it is the only bridge across the Wye at Tintern. The wireworks themselves closed long before 1935 and little evidence remains. Local legend has it that Tintern wire helped make the first transatlantic telegraph cable.
Cross over the old railway bridge from Wales into England and walk to the old port of Brockweir. Cross over the bridge at Brockweir back to the west bank of the Wye and then follow the river bank back to Tintern. A pleasant hour-long ramble. Stop at the Old Railway Station picnic site for refreshment.
Accessible from a car park on the road between Tintern and Chepstow, but also accessible from the Wye Valley Walk, are the 365 Steps for climbing up through Wyndcliffe Woods to the Eagle's Nest viewpoint, which gives a magnificent view of a bend in the River Wye and distant views of Chepstow and beyond to the Severn Estuary and Cotswolds.
A two-hour climb gets you to this outcrop of limestone rock on the east bank of the Wye with magnificent views over Tintern and the abbey. In legend, the Devil called down to the monks and preached to them in vain trying to tempt them to desert their order.
Cafe for home-baked cakes (including gluten-free and vegan), basic sandwiches and cream teas in the former station waiting room or outside. Afterwards, you can see the old signal box and vintage train carriages, and learn about six sculpted figures from local history and mythology. On-site children's playground and occasional miniature railway rides.
Tiny stone cottage with indoor and some outdoor seating serving sandwiches, cakes, and very good coffee. The ice cream shop across the road is also theirs.
Cosy free house serving local ales and a good range of wines. Traditional pub grub, meat-free and Sunday roast menus loaded with Wye Valley produce. Booking recommended on weekends.
Small-menu modern British cuisine, presented in a rustic setting. Booking is essential. Also has rooms.
Classic British country cooking, with quite extensive vegetarian and vegan options (split between the main menu and a separate vegan menu). Also has rooms.
Set in a secluded meadow the other side of a hedge from the A466. There are no showers but there is access to toilets and fresh water. Booking is essential. Camper vans and caravans are not permitted.
17th-century stone building with some more modern outbuildings. Country-chic ensuite rooms for 2-3 people, with on-site pub/restaurant and pleasant gardens. Dogs welcome.
Tintern's tourist trap, based around an historic mill, with five shops and a café/restaurant. There are waterwheel and craft demos. The place to purchase local produce, woollens and art. Also stocks gas bottles.
By public transport
The 69 bus runs through Tintern every hour (M-Sa) between Chepstow (15 min) and Monmouth (30 min), and calling at other villages in the valley.
On foot
Tintern is on the southernmost stretch of the Wye Valley Walk long-distance footpath, 6 mi from Chepstow and 10 mi from Monmouth. The path is scenic and undulating.
There are several bus stops along the A466 as it passes through Tintern (which is built along the road). If you bring a car, Tintern Abbey has a large pay and display car park.
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