04 gloucestershire bibury

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

TINTERN ABBEY AND DEVIL’S PULPIT CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 328m Length 8.2km (2hr 35min) Description A loop that includes Tintern Abbey and a climb to Devil’s Pulpit for spectacular views

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