Tidenham Tunnel

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Access during summer. Check link.

Opening Path open 24 hours, 365 days a year. Tidenham Tunnel seasonal: 1 Apr–30 Apr 8am–6pm; 1 May–15 Aug 7am–7pm; 16 Aug–30 Sep 8am–6pm; 1 Oct–31 Mar tunnel closed.

Price Free

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages

Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The Wye Valley Greenway is a shared-use countryside path linking Chepstow and Tintern through the Wye Valley. The route passes through Tidenham Tunnel, an important bat roost that opens seasonally from April to September. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, wheelchairs, and pushchairs.

When to go

Opening calendar

Path open 24 hours, 365 days a year. Tidenham Tunnel seasonal: 1 Apr–30 Apr 8am–6pm; 1 May–15 Aug 7am–7pm; 16 Aug–30 Sep 8am–6pm; 1 Oct–31 Mar tunnel closed.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Free

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Public toilets in Chepstow (next to tourist information office)Public toilets in Tintern (Abbey carpark)Dog waste bins in Sedbury and TinternPond and wetlands area

Accessibility: Suitable for walkers, cyclists, wheelchairs, and pushchairs, but is a countryside path and may be bumpy in places. Tidenham Tunnel gates are left ajar with a 1.2m opening.
Parking: Free parking at Wyedean School, Sedbury (south end); Nelson Street, Welsh Street, Castle Dell, and Chepstow Leisure Centre in Chepstow; Tintern Wireworks carpark and near Tintern Abbey (north end).
Dogs: yes

Getting there

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