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Piercefield & Wye Valley walk
St. Arvans, Chepstow, Wales
United KingdomEnglandTutshill

Piercefield & Wye Valley walk

Length2.7 mi
Elev. Gain288.6 ft
Est. Steps6000
Forest
River
Scenic views
Grassland
Rocky
Steep slope
Created by cornishhayley7

Piercefield & Wye Valley walk Introduction

Piercefield & Wye Valley walk is a 2.7 mile (6,000-step) route located near St. Arvans, Chepstow, Wales. This route has an elevation gain of about 288.6 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
The Piercefield Park is accessible through a hole in an old stone wall at the top of Welsh Street. A short walk along a safe wide track takes you to beautiful grassland . From here you can see the ruin of the Piercefield mansion. Walking towards the mansion, to your right you’ll see woodland, this is part of the Wye Valley walk. To access the walk look for a dog friendly style just right of the mansion tucked away behind some trees. Once on the walk you may meet other walkers but it is generally a quiet and tranquil place to enjoy the beautiful trees, squirrels and if you’re very very lucky you may see a deer . Your walk will end at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park from here you can walk down into Chepstow and enjoy many local attractions . Happy exploring 😊

Attractions Near Piercefield & Wye Valley walk

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Chepstow Castle

Historical
Chepstow Castle (Welsh: Castell Cas-gwent) at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067 under the instruction of the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern. Originally known as Striguil, it was the southernmost of a chain of castles built in the Welsh Marches, and with its attached lordship took the name of the adjoining market town in about the 14th century.

Chepstow Racecourse

Place
Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing course located just north of the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley and close to the border with England. It is one of 16 racecourses operated by the Arena Racing Company and is home of the richest race in Wales, the Coral Welsh Grand National.

Green Gathering

Place
The Green Gathering, formerly known as the Big Green Gathering is an award winning festival with an environmental and social justice focus, including workshops and talks on permaculture, politics, ecology and crafts, as well as art, live music and spoken word performances. The first Big Green Gathering was held in 1994 and the festival is currently held in Chepstow, Monmouthshire although it has previously been held in various locations in Somerset and Wiltshire, England.

Castle Terrace, Chepstow

Place
Castle Terrace, originally known as Castle Parade, is an unbroken row of fourteen three-storied Georgian dwellings in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. The backs of the houses face Chepstow Castle. The whole terrace, numbers 33A–47 Bridge Street, is a Grade II* listed building.

Piercefield House

Place
Piercefield House near St. Arvans, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a largely ruined neo-classical country house. The central block of the house was designed in the very late 18th century, by, or to the designs of, Sir John Soane. It is flanked by two pavilions, of slightly later date, by Joseph Bonomi the Elder.

Powis Almshouses

Place
The Powis Almshouses are a block of almshouses in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, located at the junction of Church Street and Bridge Street (formerly St Anne's Street). The building dates from about 1721, and was constructed as a result of a bequest from Thomas Powis, a vintner who was probably born in the town.

The Grotto

Tourist Attraction

Footpath to Piercefield Park

Tourist Attraction

Piercefield Park

Park

The Dell Primary School

School
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

2.7 mi

Elev. Gain

288.6 ft

Est. Steps

6000
Created by
cornishhayley7
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