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France
Normandy
Caen
Ouistreham

Pegasus Bridge – Bénouville Castle loop from Ouistreham

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Normandy
Caen
Ouistreham

Pegasus Bridge – Bénouville Castle loop from Ouistreham

Easy

4.7

(10)

84

riders

Pegasus Bridge – Bénouville Castle loop from Ouistreham

01:43

33.5km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.54 km for 102 m

After 18.2 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

602 m

Lighthouse, Ouistreham

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Beautiful historic 1905 lighthouse at the mouth of the Canal de Caen à la Mer

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2

5.59 km

Pegasus Bridge

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Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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3

6.15 km

Washhouse of the Caen Canal

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4

6.58 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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5

18.2 km

Very nice

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6

23.5 km

The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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7

33.2 km

A small recreational boat harbor sits at the mouth of the canal that goes inland to Caen. Great overlook at the entrance to the Ferry terminals.

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33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

2.16 km

1.35 km

746 m

164 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

1.24 km

817 m

574 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

26°C

14°C

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