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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

The Boat Inn – Bigsweir Bridge loop from Penallt

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

The Boat Inn – Bigsweir Bridge loop from Penallt

Moderate

5

riders

The Boat Inn – Bigsweir Bridge loop from Penallt

01:26

15.8km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 228 m for 183 m

After 3.49 km for 188 m

After 15.3 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

351 m

Penallt Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway bridge that has an adjoining bridge so you can still cross the water here.

Tip by

2

352 m

Old Railway Bridge Over the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway bridge with stunning views over the Wye. Be sure to dismount when crossing the bridge.

Tip by

3

410 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely spot on the banks of the river for a mid ride drink!

Tip by

4

6.05 km

Bigsweir Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is another elegant cast-iron road bridge that has been built over the river Wye. It was constructed in 1827 and is another grade 2 listed building.

Tip by

5

9.44 km

Mork Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part is hard to climb, but a nice challenge.

Tip by

6

10.9 km

Steep Boulder Path from Wyegate

Highlight • Climb

Initially after a grassy Bridleway the path down from Wyegate degenerates and becomes barely walkable let alone cyclable steep bouldered path, expect to walk down.

Tip by

12.0 km

Ferney Leaze Wood

Forest

8

12.4 km

View of the Wye Valley from Cadora Woods

Highlight • River

Lovely views but beware of riding in the winter and spring. With wet weather some of the trails can become super slippy and a bit treacherous.

Tip by

B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

6.85 km

813 m

602 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

4.48 km

1.95 km

1.48 km

276 m

204 m

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Weather

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Thursday 22 October

11°C

6°C

95 %

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