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Tawe Trekkers Group

We are the Tawe Trekkers. 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
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Overview

Outstanding views and interesting places of history on this circular walk which takes in Chepstow Castle, Tidenham Tunnel, Tintern Abbey, Eagles Nest viewpoint, and the giants cave and grotto on the Piercefield Estate to name just a few! This is a varied walk, ranging from level gradients on the Greenway old railway line, to more challenging steeper sections with uneven ground as we ascend to Eagles Nest viewpoint and unfenced sheer drops on the Piercefield section. No bright lights allowed in Tidenham tunnel, it is dimly lit to protect the bats.

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

*Note - The Tidenham tunnel is 1km long, it is important to keep to the left and walk single file as a group as quietly as possible through the tunnel not to disturb nesting bats or get in the way of oncoming cyclists. There will be no alternative route offered.

Dogs welcome but must be on a short lead on the Greenway and through the tunnel, as it is shared with cyclists. Also recommended to keep on lead due to sheer drops on the Piercefield section.

Parking is free, however car sharing recommended for our regular members, travelling from Swansea area due to the distance to the start point (it is worth it!) Please text walk leader with any questions.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 52882 94325
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5LU
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Start time:
9:30 am

Chepstow Leisure centre NP 16 5LR , grid ref ST 528 945 Please park at the far end of the car park, furthest away from the leisure centre building.

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