Field of Sheep – Wye Valley National Landscape loop from Penallt

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Field of Sheep – Wye Valley National Landscape loop from Penallt

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Field of Sheep – Wye Valley National Landscape loop from Penallt

01:54

6.27km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

Redbrook Railway Bridge and Footbridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This is quite a dilapidated metal railway bridge dating from 1876 but it is in a really exceptional beautiful location. The bridge was closed to railway traffic in 1964 but …

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428 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.

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430 m

Penallt Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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

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2.96 km

Coxbury and Wyegate Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

On the Map this looks like good gravel bike option - It's a restricted byeway and wide enough for cars (by the look of it) but sadly it's been very …

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3.46 km

Hidden Valley Between Newland and Redbrook

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.50 km

Field of Sheep

Highlight • Natural

4.05 km

Wye Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The section is one of the many wooded areas incorporated into the Forest of Dean. The forest was designated the first national forest park in 1938. Today it is a …

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6.27 km

End point

Bus stop

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