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Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

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Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

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Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

04:52

55.7km

980m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.72 km for 134 m

After 25.5 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.6 km

Lady Park Wood

Nature Reserve

23.0 km

Symonds Yat East

Highlight • River

Sitting on the Peregrine Path below the infamous Symonds Yat Rock, Symonds Yat East is a lovely quiet hamlet on the Wye with a couple of good pubs to take …

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23.8 km

Symonds Yat West

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such an amazing spot on the River Wye and Ye Olde Ferrie Inn is a must visit for your lunch stop off

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25.6 km

View of the Wye Valley from Symonds Yat Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Symonds Yat Rock you are afforded a stunning view over the picturesque Wye Valley. This viewpoint is one of the best places in the country to watch peregrine falcons. …

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31.7 km

Ellis Reddings Wood

Forest

35.8 km

Start of Dragon's Tail

Highlight • Trail

Blue run is excellent. Great place to cut your teeth on. Very fast in places and some relatively steep climbs but they are short and winding so not too difficult as a first. Simply enjoy!

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36.3 km

Corkscrew Downhill Run, Forest of Dean

Highlight • MTB Park

A downhill run at the Forest of Dean, Corkscrew starts off with a gentle gradient at the top, some jumps and switchback corners which you'll need to work to maintain …

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36.8 km

Launch Pad Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great flowy trail but can get really fast! Also keep eyes open for riders joining the trail part way down who want to session parts.

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38.0 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike shop and cafe. Super yummy food and good coffee. What more could you want? There is an outside cafe that serves pizza and coffee to go in the …

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48.7 km

Flowing Forest Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast fire road watch out for walkers

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55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

11.7 km

4.02 km

2.37 km

2.08 km

667 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

11.6 km

8.84 km

8.45 km

7.77 km

800 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

14°C

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Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

Symonds Yat East

Symonds Yat West

View of the Wye Valley from Symonds Yat Rock

Start of Dragon's Tail

Corkscrew Downhill Run, Forest of Dean

Launch Pad Downhill Trail

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

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