Yesterday I had the pleasure of leading 11 fellow ramblers (including our welcome guest Lucy from Lower Wye Ramblers) on a fantastic circular walk from Tintern Old Station. Originally opened in 1876, Tintern Station served as a busy stop on the Wye Valley Railway until 1964, and today it's a lovely visitor centre surrounded by riverside scenery. We set off in dry, warm conditions (though we knew that wouldn't last!) heading to Brockweir Bridge. Built in 1906, this iron bridge replaced the old ferry crossing and finally linked the two banks of the Wye by road. Crossing over, we paused to admire the 14th-century Monks' House, once a medieval guesthouse for Tintern Abbey, where travellers could find food, shelter, and safety. Nearby stands the striking Moravian Church, built in 1740 by a Protestant religious movement founded in Germany,one of the earliest Moravian churches in Britain. From here, we crossed a field and entered Caswell Wood, winding eastward until we joined the Wye Valley Greenway, a relatively new path following the disused railway line. This trail offers beautiful views, and it was here we caught our first magical glimpse of Tintern Abbey across the Wye. We continued through Black Morgan's Wood and stopped for a well-earned cuppa. The route then took us south beneath the cliffs of the old Tintern Quarry, once a major source of limestone, before reaching the impressive gates of Tidenham Tunnel. At over 1 km long, the tunnel was reopened in 2021 as part of the Greenway, complete with bat-friendly gates. It was noticeably chilly inside, so we were glad to step back into the warmth on the other side. Passing through Netherhope and on towards Boughspring, some lucky members even picked a few apples (with permission of course!). Our climb then took us to a superb lunch spot with sweeping views of the River Severn and both Severn Bridges. As clouds gathered, we layered up just in time! The heavens opened as we entered woodland before passing through Boatwood Plantation and Worgan's Wood. We then made the steep climb up Plumweir Cliff onto the Offa's Dyke Path and up to the famous Devil's Pulpit viewpoint. Legend says the Devil himself stood here, tempting the monks of Tintern Abbey below to abandon their holy life though sadly yesterday the Abbey was hidden in mist and rain! Our damp return took us back through Caswell Wood, past Madgett Hill, and down across fields to Brockweir, before completing our loop at Tintern Old Station. A quick soggy group photo, and then 11 tired but smiling walkers headed home after a brilliant day. A huge thank you to everyone who joined — we enjoyed 3.5 hours of sunshine before the soaking, and it was a walk full of history, scenery, and great company.