The Welsh Border - Tintern Abbey, Devil's Pulpit and Offa's Dyke

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Escape into the Welsh Wye Valley in Monmouthshire for a mixture of rural tranquillity, mystical sights and historical intrigue.

The village of Tintern is the stunning home to a world-famous Cistercian abbey and an ancient industrial heritage, sitting quietly in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a wonderful place to hike and breathe in the beautiful sights.

Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177-mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, probably to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales.

The trail crosses over the Devil's Pulpit, a narrow pillar of limestone on the Offa's Dyke Path that has magnificent views over Tintern Abbey. Legend has it that the devil preached from the ‘pulpit’ to the monks below, tempting them to desert their order.

Our walk starts from Tintern Abbey and follows the Dyke on a circular hike with breathtaking views of the Monmouthshire hills and mountain range.

HIKE TECHNICAL NOTES Distance: 14 kilometres / 9 miles Time: 4 to 5 hours Ascent: 380 metres Difficulty: (for a sedentary person) hard - (for a fit person) moderate

FEE £68

INCLUDED IN FEE

• Transport by private minibus from London and back
• Guided walk by a highly experienced and qualified leader
• A doggy guide who already loves you
• Friendly people
• A relaxed environment where you can have fun
• Permission to eat on the bus :-)

NOT INCLUDED

• Entrance fee to the Abbey @ £8.70, to be purchased at the Abbey.

WHAT TO BRING

• Your hot body (it can be cold too, as long as it still works)
• A waterproof jacket
• Warm layers
• Waterproof hiking boots or strong trainers that you don't mind getting super dirty.
• An extra pair of shoes to leave in the minibus, so the minibus doesn't get muddy.
• A backpack for your things
• Water
• Packed lunch (you can buy something on the way if you can't be arsed to prepare something on the night before)

MEETING POINT

Outside of

12 Blacks Road

Hammersmith

London - W6 9EU

Please don't knock on the door; this is only a reference point.

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ATTENTION

1 - It is your responsibility to ensure you check messages on this event and private messages sent to you before the trip starts and up to the morning of the trip. On occasions, meeting location, time and other details might have to be changed and the event could also be cancelled last minute.

2 - As with any road trip, there is a chance of heavy traffic, accidents and break-downs which could force us to skip parts of the trip or stop it completely.