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The best road cycling routes around the Forest Of Dean

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around the Forest Of Dean to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. May Hill, Orcop Hill & Garway Hill loop from Lydney station

103km

05:30

1,520m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Tintern Abbey – Berwick Lane, Hallen loop from Brockweir

59.5km

02:35

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Tintern Abbey – View of the River Wye loop from Bream

51.2km

02:27

690m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Chepstow Castle – Tidenham Chase Climb loop from Sedbury

77.6km

03:17

440m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. View of the River Wye – Tintern Abbey loop from Lydney

85.8km

04:09

1,040m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. View of the River Wye – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mile End

60.9km

03:03

840m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. View of the River Wye – Tintern Abbey loop from Coleford

55.1km

02:31

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Dean Forest Cycles & Café – Clearwell Castle loop from Lydney

42.0km

02:09

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Descent into Tintern – Tintern Abbey loop from St Briavels

59.0km

03:07

1,020m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. St Briavel's Castle loop from Aylburton

23.3km

01:12

310m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around the Forest Of Dean

1. May Hill, Orcop Hill & Garway Hill loop from Lydney station

2. Tintern Abbey – Berwick Lane, Hallen loop from Brockweir

3. Tintern Abbey – View of the River Wye loop from Bream

4. Chepstow Castle – Tidenham Chase Climb loop from Sedbury

5. View of the River Wye – Tintern Abbey loop from Lydney

6. View of the River Wye – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mile End

7. View of the River Wye – Tintern Abbey loop from Coleford

8. Dean Forest Cycles & Café – Clearwell Castle loop from Lydney

9. Descent into Tintern – Tintern Abbey loop from St Briavels

10. St Briavel's Castle loop from Aylburton

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