Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

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

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke