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Notice Chepstow site closure

The National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) Chepstow site is permanently closed.

We’d like to thank all our customers for their support over the years.

Wye Valley Greenway

Wye Valley Greenway

Wye Valley Greenway Tiddenham Tunnel

Family on Wye Valley Greenway between Chepstow and Tintern

Experience the Wye Valley Greenway

Tintern abbeyThe 7km Wye Valley Greenway path opened April 2021 and links Wyedean School, Sedbury & Chepstow to Tintern.

The Wye Valley Greenway path offers walkers and cyclists a sustainable way to visit the beautiful Lower Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Starting at the National Diving & Activity Centre, the path winds its way along the disused Wye Valley Railway to the picturesque village of Tintern.

One of the highlights is the spectacular 1km Tidenham railway tunnel, easily accessible from the National Diving & Activity Centre.

Spearheaded by Greenways, the Wye Valley Greenway route has now been adopted by local volunteers. The team look after the route, ensuring it is used properly and closing the tunnel gates in the evening for the benefit of the bat population.

Road Bridge over the Wye Valley Greenway near Chepstow

Access to the Wye Valley Greenway pathMap of the Wye Valley Greenway

The path either side of the Tidenham tunnel is open for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Tidenham tunnel is open in the daytime from the 1st April until 30th September.

At other times the tunnel will be closed to protect the bat population.

Tidenham Tunnel

Tidenham Tunnel Opening Dates & Times

  • 1 April - 30 April: 8am-6pm
  • 1 May - 15 Aug: 7am-7pm
  • 16 Aug - 30 Sep: 8am-6pm
  • 1 Oct - 31 March: Tunnel closed

The main access points for the Greenway are at the National Diving and Activity Centre and Tintern Wireworks bridge.

 River Wye Wireworks Bridge Tintern

Parking for the Wye Valley Greenway

At the Southern end of the Wye Valley Greenway, Car parking is available at Wyedean School in Sedbury. Enter Wyedean school and turn left. Please do not park in the main school car park on school days.

We also have parking available at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC) when the centre is open. (NDAC Opening Times are available here »)

At the Northern end of the Wye Valley Greenway, car parking is available in the Tintern Wireworks car park or near Tintern Abbey.

Ecology of the Wye Valley Greenway path

Bicycle Hire on the Wye Valley Greenway

Looking for a great day out with the whole family?

Comfortable and reliable bikes (including kid’s bikes) are available to hire at the National Diving & Activity Centre.

The cycle hire for the Wye Valley Green way is provided by PedalABikeAway. Pedal a bike away - Wye Valley Cycle Hire

All bike hire is PRE BOOK only, you can book up until midnight the day before.

PedalABikeAway will provide a helmet and lock with each bicycle hire

You will need to bring UK Photo Drivers Licence or Passport plus proof of address to collect your bike on the day

Please visit the PedalABikeAway website to hire your bicycle »

Dog walkers on the  Wye Valley Greenway path

Accommodation on the Wye Valley Greenway

Looking for somewhere to stay whilst visiting the Wye Valley Greenway?

Glamping accommodation is available at the National Diving & Activity Centre in our Wooden Wigwams. With a range of wigwam accommodation to suit all budgets they make the perfect base camp to explorer the Wye Valley Greenway, the Forest of Dean, Chepstow and the Wye Valley.

Find out more about our Wigwam accommodation »
Book your Wigwam accommodation »

Learn more about the Wye Valley Greenway

Learn more about the Wye Valley Greenway, the history of the Wye Valley Railway and the local ecology at the Wye Valley Greenway website.

 

 

Notice of site closure

The National Diving & Activity Centre is permanently closed. We are not taking bookings for leisure activities or public diving.

We’d like to thank all our customers for their support over the years.

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Tidenham
Chepstow
Gloucestershire
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