Chepstow Riverside Walk
Route facts
Waterways:
River Wye »
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Suitable for: Everyone
Circular route from: Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow
An interesting circular walk which takes in numerous historic Chepstow landmarks.
Getting there
Parking: The Castle Car Park is beside the Tourist Information Centre
Waypoints
1. Chepstow Tourist Information Centre
Cross Bridge street and walk past Chepstow Museum - an elegant 18th century town house which tells the history of Chesptow and the surrounding area. Continue walking towards the river, past historic St Anne Street and the Bridge Inn.
2. The Old Wye Bridge
The centre of the Old Wye Bridge actually marks the boundary between England and Wles, making it possible to stand with one foot in each country. However, should you wish to do this you will need to retrace your steps back across the bridge before turning left towards the riverside and port area. Once known as the Gunstock Wharf, this restful area was a busy export dock during the 18th and 19th centuries. You are now walking along 'The Back' which runs through the site of the old dry dock and conveniently leads to the Boat Inn - time for a break?
3. Lower Church Street
Continue along The Back passing the Riverside Mill apartment block. Downstream you will see the new Road Bridge which opened in 1988 to relieve the Old Wye Bridge of the main traffic journeying to Gloucester. Lower Church Street is the road leading up from the river and towards town. Rows of houses typical of the 19th century working class line this street and at the very top stands St Mary's Church.
4. St Mary's Church
Directly in front of St Mary's Church you will see Upper Church Street. A short stroll along here will lead you to Bridge Street and the Tourist Information Centre - the starting point of your walk.
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