WYE VALLEY
Within the AONB a 58 mile/92km stretch of the River Wye
winds down through the valley through spectacular limestone gorge scenery and
dense ravine woodlands. Superb wildlife, intriguing archaeological and
industrial remains and impressive geological features all make it into one of
the most fascinating Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Designated in 1971, this unique landscape straddles the
border between England and Wales. It includes areas within Gloucestershire,
Forest of Dean, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
winds down through the valley through spectacular limestone gorge scenery and
dense ravine woodlands. Superb wildlife, intriguing archaeological and
industrial remains and impressive geological features all make it into one of
the most fascinating Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Designated in 1971, this unique landscape straddles the
border between England and Wales. It includes areas within Gloucestershire,
Forest of Dean, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
TINTERN
(tyndyrn)
Tintern (Welsh: Tyndyrn) is a village on the west bank of the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales, close to the border with England, about 5 miles north of Chepstow. It is popular with tourists, who visit for the natural scenery and the ruined Tintern Abbey.
The modern settlement of Tintern has been formed through the coalescence of
two historic villages, previously separate parishes - Tintern Parva, forming the northern
end of the village and Chapel Hill which forms the southern end. The village is
designated as a Conservation Area
The modern settlement of Tintern has been formed through the coalescence of
two historic villages, previously separate parishes - Tintern Parva, forming the northern
end of the village and Chapel Hill which forms the southern end. The village is
designated as a Conservation Area