Cycling over the Severn Bridge is a scenic and memorable experience, with the bridge crossing the Severn Estuary and connecting South Gloucestershire in England to Monmouthshire in Wales.

It's part of the National Cycle Route 4, and cyclists are permitted to use the footpath/cycleway located on the northern side of the bridge.

It opened in 1966 and replaced earlier ferry services. It was a key engineering feat of its time, featuring a suspension design, and remained the primary crossing until the opening of the Second Severn Crossing in 1996.

Karen C

March 13, 2025

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Check the weather forecast and try to cycle across on a sunny, windless day. It's an experience that everyone should try one 6.

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Severn Bridge Cycleway – Tintern Abbey loop from Clifton Down

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Location: Tidenham, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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