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Biblins Suspension Bridge – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Wye Valley National Landscape

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Biblins Suspension Bridge – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Wye Valley National Landscape

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Biblins Suspension Bridge – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Wye Valley National Landscape

03:36

43.7km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.55 km for 188 m

After 30.2 km for 187 m

After 32.0 km for 277 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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249 m

Saracens Head Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent pub with rooms and great food.

It's a stunning location on the east bank of the River Wye, nestled at the point where the river meets a steep wooded gorge.

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460 m

View of the River Wye at Symonds Yat East

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic river with a hand pulled passenger ferry across to the other side (not sure if you can take bikes on it). Cafes and pubs to sit and enjoy the view and a campsite on the road leading down.

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596 m

Peregrine Path to Symonds Yat

Highlight • Trail

Excellent bike path. A bit muddy during the winter

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2.64 km

Biblins Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Biblins Bridge is a suspension and rope bridge over the River Wye, right next to Biblins Youth Camp. The bridge makes for a quirky river crossing and affords lovely views upstream.

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26.6 km

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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29.3 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Once the site of the Severn and Wye Railway, this area has been turned into an important habitat for the wildlife that's now abundant in this former industrial area.

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30.2 km

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great area for a stop during your biking and hiking adventure. On the edge of Cannop ponds, with a nice van (during season) selling hot and cold food and drinks 👍

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33.8 km

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Highlight • MTB Park

A brilliant final descent on the blue route, and probably the one you've been waiting for!

With some rollers, big 180 degree berms and corking views, this fast and fantastic descent is a real treat.

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43.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

13.8 km

3.88 km

2.69 km

2.66 km

851 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

11.2 km

7.23 km

4.24 km

2.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Biblins Suspension Bridge – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Wye Valley National Landscape

Saracens Head Inn

View of the River Wye at Symonds Yat East

Peregrine Path to Symonds Yat

Biblins Suspension Bridge

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

View of Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

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