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Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mitcheldean

Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mitcheldean

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Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mitcheldean

04:14

76.2km

1,370m

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: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.17 km

Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Coming from Mitcheldean direction the road opens out revealing the grounds of Flaxley Abbey on the left.

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12.2 km

Soudley Plantation

Forest

18.4 km

Fancy Road Climb, Forest of Dean

Highlight • Cycleway

push yourself on this climb!

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28.4 km

View of the Wye Valley from St. Briavels Castle

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

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29.2 km

View of Wye Valley from Cockshoot Hill

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Watch out for dog walkers on the descent!

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32.2 km

Bigsweir Bridge

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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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44.4 km

View of the Brecon Beacons from Mitchel Troy Common

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Spectacular views west from Mitchel Troy Commonon a clear day towards Abergavenny, Blorenge, Sugar Loaf & the Breckon Beacons.

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48.6 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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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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64.3 km

Millway Grove

Forest

75.1 km

Stenders Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

1km climb out of Mitcheldean averaging 8-9% but steeper near the top - good road surface. At the top you can continue on the road to Drybrook or there is …

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76.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.8 km

8.26 km

1.57 km

383 m

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

23.5 km

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 9 August

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Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Mitcheldean

Flaxley Abbey Scenic Road

Fancy Road Climb, Forest of Dean

View of the Wye Valley from St. Briavels Castle

View of Wye Valley from Cockshoot Hill

Bigsweir Bridge

View of the Brecon Beacons from Mitchel Troy Common

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

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