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South West England

Gloucestershire

Bigsweir Bridge – Dowies & Shutcastle Trails loop from The Whitebrook

South West England

Gloucestershire

Bigsweir Bridge – Dowies & Shutcastle Trails loop from The Whitebrook

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2

riders

Bigsweir Bridge – Dowies & Shutcastle Trails loop from The Whitebrook

01:45

25.8km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.35 km

Bigsweir Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

8.36 km

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A hidden gem within the forest! So much fun exploring this site, definitely worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the remnants of the old tramway.

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3

8.93 km

Nagshead Plantation Trail

Highlight • Forest

If you're in search of loam, you have come to the right place. Super fun, steep in places descent with lots of flow. It was super fresh in the summer of 2k18 so should be running pretty fast now.

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4

11.6 km

Dowies & Shutcastle Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

There are lots of awesome flowy and rooty trails in this area. All super fun with some optional features and manageable drops. Just take your pick and head back up the fireroad to go again.

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5

21.4 km

View of the Wye Valley from St. Briavels Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

22.3 km

View of Wye Valley from Cockshoot Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Watch out for dog walkers on the descent!

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

7.03 km

2.24 km

1.62 km

956 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

7.85 km

5.03 km

2.16 km

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Highest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

14°C

28 %

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