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Bigsweir Bridge – The Boat Inn loop from St Briavels

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Bigsweir Bridge – The Boat Inn loop from St Briavels

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Bigsweir Bridge – The Boat Inn loop from St Briavels

02:11

30.1km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.42 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

View of the Wye Valley from St Briavels Church

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb, but on a fairly quiet road with some great views back to the Wye and a perfect bench and shady tree next to the church at the top.

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3.75 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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5.99 km

A gravel continuation of the Wye Valley Railway path that gets you off the main road for a few km before dropping you off at the pub and the railway bridge.

Really pleasant. Bigger tyres recommended but doable on 28s.

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9.42 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely spot on the banks of the river for a mid ride drink!

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9.43 km

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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30.0 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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30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

2.51 km

1.19 km

677 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

13.2 km

1.89 km

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Bigsweir Bridge – The Boat Inn loop from St Briavels

View of the Wye Valley from St Briavels Church

Bigsweir Bridge

Redbrook Gravel Path

The Boat Inn

Redbrook Railway Bridge and Footbridge

View of the Wye Valley from St. Briavels Castle

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