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Forest Of Dean
Coleford

Bigsweir Bridge – St Briavels Castle loop from Coleford

Moderate

27

riders

Bigsweir Bridge – St Briavels Castle loop from Coleford

01:39

32.8km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve

Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.32 km

All Saints Church, Staunton

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All Saints is a late Norman church, dating from 1144, which has had numerous additions during the medieval period and the early nineteenth century. It has a five-bay nave, a …

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2

3.91 km

Descent from Staunton to Monmouth

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Amazing descent, wide roads and flowing corners. Well surfaced and plenty of space to get some great lines into the corners. You won't be able to take any photos because you'll be enjoying it too much!

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8.84 km

View of Monmouth Bridge

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Busy area whilst trying to get to the forest of dean

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4

18.4 km

Bigsweir Bridge

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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.

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5

18.5 km

View of the Wye Valley from St Briavels Church

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A tough climb, but on a fairly quiet road with some great views back to the Wye and a perfect bench and shady tree next to the church at the top.

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22.2 km

From the castle down into the Wye Valley amazing views!!

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22.2 km

St Briavels Castle

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St Briavels (pronounced Brevels, once known as 'Ledenia Parva' (Little Lydney), is a medium-sized village and civil parish in the Royal Forest of Dean in west Gloucestershire, England; close to …

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27.1 km

Clearwell Castle

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.8 km

329 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

6.71 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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