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Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coleford

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coleford

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Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coleford

04:57

95.8km

1,380m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53.8 km for 88 m

After 70.5 km for 63 m

After 83.7 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.00 km

Descent from Staunton to Monmouth

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing descent, wide roads and flowing corners. Well surfaced and plenty of space to get some great lines into the corners. You won't be able to take any photos because you'll be enjoying it too much!

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12.0 km

River Monnow

Lake

12.5 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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44.7 km

Keeper's Pond (Pen-ffordd-goch Pond)

Highlight • Lake

Keeper's Pond is a beautiful little pond near the summit of the Blorenge mountain. There is an information sign and a conveniant parking place next to it, where you can …

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45.0 km

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.

A word of warning though don't start out too …

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53.5 km

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

These beautiful castle ruins are well worth a visit if you are in Abergavenny. There's also a quaint little museum built into the castle to help visitors understand the town's history.

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70.2 km

Raglan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Raglan Castle is one of the last medieval castles to be built in England and Wales. The still standing ruins have impressively stood the test of time, and a visit …

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80.7 km

Red Door Diner Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely garden centre with a little cafe in the car park. Has toilets in the carpark. Food options are limited but there is plenty of cake and ice cream sundaes …

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90.7 km

Redbrook Hill Climb Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice climb. Start from Redbrook, that will give you enough warm-up.

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95.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.1 km

13.8 km

2.68 km

2.18 km

684 m

248 m

116 m

Surfaces

91.3 km

3.25 km

1.00 km

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

30°C

16°C

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Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coleford

Descent from Staunton to Monmouth

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Keeper's Pond (Pen-ffordd-goch Pond)

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Raglan Castle

Red Door Diner Café

Redbrook Hill Climb Switchbacks

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