Winter recommendations
Curated routes for crisp mornings, quiet woods, and riverside peace.

Every stay at Reddings Retreat begins with the landscape right outside your door. Several of our favourite routes start and end here at the retreat, letting you step straight onto the trail without touching your car keys.

We also include a curated selection of longer walks that begin elsewhere in Tintern or a short drive away — perfect if you’re in the mood to explore more of the Wye Valley AONB.
This private collection gives you access to our winter set of walk guides, complete with maps, stage‑by‑stage directions, seasonal notes and insider tips from Robert and Charlotte — with a special focus on winter‑friendly routes.

🌟 Seasonal Walks –Winter 

The Angidy Trail Circular

A gently rolling 8.5 km circular route combining riverside walking with Tintern’s hidden industrial heritage. Limekilns, wireworks, waterfalls and woodland make this a perfect winter‑into‑spring walk.
Autumn
🔗 Full guide → 🗺 Walk | Angidy Trail Circular

🏞️ Featured Walks

Two of our most-loved routes, chosen for their views and variety.

The Wye Valley Walk – Route 17 (Tintern → Chepstow)

Gentle riverside paths, historic viewpoints and a rewarding finish at Chepstow Castle.
🔗 Full guide → 🗺 Walk | Tintern to Chepstow | Route 17 of Wye Valley Walk

Devil’s Pulpit Circular

A scenic woodland climb to one of the most iconic viewpoints in the valley.
🔗 Full guide → 🗺 Walk | Devil’s Pulpit Circular

🚶 Local Walks from Your Door (0–5 miles)

These routes begin and end at Reddings Retreat.

• Tintern Abbey Loop (8 km / 5 mi)

• Tintern Station – Brockweir Riverside Loop (5.6 km / 3.5 mi)

• Tintern to Penterry Circular (8 km / 5 mi)
  

• Wyndcliff Wood & Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint (4.8 km / 3 mi)

Other Local Walks

Shorter strolls, hidden gems and long-distance highlights

Tintern, Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir
Grade: Moderate | Length: 7.5 miles / 12.2 km | Time: 5 hours | Route: The circular route of Tintern - Offa's Dyke - Devil's Pulpit - Brockweir - Tintern is an must, with breath taking views and wonderful photo opportunities along the way.

The Wye Valley walk 
Grade: Easy to moderate | Length: 5.8 miles

St Briavels Circular
Grade: Easy to moderate | Length:7.5 miles

The Severn Estuary from Thornbury
Grade: Easy to moderate | Lenght: 9.3 miles 

Oldbury-on-Severn & Littleton-upon-Seven
Grade: Easy | Lenght: 5.2 miles

Symonds Yat, High Meadow Woods & Wye Valley
Grade: Moderate | Lenght: 12 miles 

Symonds Yat Rock and the Biblins
Grade: Easy to moderate | Lenght: 4 miles

🏔️ Local Extended Walks ( under 15km walks)

• St Briavels Circular Grade: Easy to moderate | Length: 7.5 mi (12.1 km) | Drive: ~10 min

• Wye Valley Walk: Brockweir to Redbrook via Bigsweir Grade: Moderate | Length: 8.7 mi (14 km) | Drive: ~10 min

• The Severn Estuary from Thornbury Grade: Easy to moderate | Length: 9.3 mi (15 km) | Drive: ~20 min

• Wye Valley Walk: Llandogo to Goodrich Grade: Moderate | Length: 6.8 mi (11 km) | Drive: ~20 min

• Oldbury-on-Severn & Littleton-upon-Seven Grade: Easy | Length: 5.2 mi (8.4 km) | Drive: ~25 min

• Skirrid Mountain Circuit (Abergavenny) Grade: Moderate | Length: 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | Drive: ~25 min

• Symonds Yat, High Meadow Woods & Wye Valley Grade: Moderate | Length: 12 mi (19.3 km) | Drive: ~25 min

• Symonds Yat Rock and the Biblins Grade: Easy to moderate | Length: 4 mi (6.4 km) | Drive: ~25 min

How to use this guide

• Featured Walks – Our handpicked routes with detailed pages, maps, and tips.

• Seasonal Recommendation – A walk that’s at its very best right now.

• Other Local Walks – Shorter strolls and hidden gems within 3 miles.

Why guests love walking here

• No driving required – All walks start at your door.

• Scenery that changes with the seasons – From spring bluebells to autumn gold.

• Local insight – Tips from Robert and Charlotte to make each walk special.

• Wildlife encounters – Keep an eye out for kingfishers, buzzards, and deer.