Plan your weekend

WALK HERE: Download one route to the west (in Wales) and one to the east of Tintern (in England) at www.lfto.com/bonusroutes

STAY HERE: The Royal George is a boutique hotel close to the abbey in Tintern ( www.theroyalgeorgetintern. co.uk) so you won’t have to walk far to the ruins – or the bar downstairs! Doubles from £99pn B&B. Or up in the hills is one of Britain’s most spectacular hostels, in the 800-year old St Briavel’s Castle ( www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-stbriavels-castle). Dorm beds from £19.

EAT HERE: Tempting menu at the Wild Hare at the Royal George with homemade pies, shrimp popcorn and Royal Buddha bowls with roast squash and warm grains. Great coffee at the Filling Station Café ( www.facebook.com/ pg/TheFillingStationCafeTintern, Fri-Sun in winter), plus baguettes and cake for a packed lunch. MORE INFO: www.visitmonmouthshire. com; Chepstow TIC on 01291 623772.