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Beachley Road, CHEPSTOW, NP16 7DL

The High Street through the old part of the town shows up clearly with the A48 and Railway top right.

Across the Wye from Chepstow, and therefore in Gloucestershire, the mark on the cliff shows the tidal nature of the River Wye at this point. The small square opening, known as 'The Gloucester Hole' leads into a large chamber and there are many stories concerning its origin and subsequent use including an explosives store during the building of the railway by Brunel, or a tea store. A plaque/tile nearby offers an explanation. It was once fitted with a crane and probably used to unload larger ships that were able to moor in the deeper water on that side of the river.

Gate piers, gates and boundary walls of Tutshill Lodge were erected in the early 19th century. Sandstone walls and iron gates. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186658 The walk leaves Chepstow, crosses the River Wye, and ascends through Tutshill, following the long distance Offa’s Dyke Path. A diversion down the Lancaut Walk is taken before returning to rejoin Offa’s Dyke Path to Wintour’s Leap. After crossing Coleford Road, B4228, footpaths and roads are taken through Woodcroft and Tutshill to recross the river and return to the starting point. About 5 miles.

This part of Beachley Road is between Rock Villa Lane and Sedbury Lane.

Someone appears at the 'Gloucester Hole', but presumably will not be repainting the old flag - having been first made in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of George V.