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Devil's Pulpit
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Gloucestershire
Forest Of Dean
Tidenham
Devil's Pulpit
Devil's Pulpit
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 186 out of 189 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Wye Valley National Landscape
Tips
From Devil’s Pulpit, you're afforded a fantastic view over the ruins of Tintern Abbey, a gothic masterpiece founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. According to legend, the Devil preached from this spot to tempt the monks to desert their order.
October 7, 2019
The Devil's Pulpit is a viewpoint and limestone rock jutting out from the cliffs high above the River Wye along the Offa's Dyke Footpath. It offers spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the village of Tintern along the River Wye below and the walk is through stunning woodland following the ancient Offa's Dyke.
Legend has it the devil preached to the monks below, tempting them to desert their order.September 7, 2023
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