Severn Bridge Cycleway – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Pilning

Pilning And Severn Beach

Severn Bridge Cycleway – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Pilning

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Severn Bridge Cycleway – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Pilning

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121km

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: September 24, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 61.6 km for 83 m

After 106 km for 363 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.86 km

View of the 2nd Severn Crossing from New Passage Road

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This road is closed until Q4 2022 whilst the Environment Agency build new flood defences. Their unimaginative design and lack of empahty means they have cut down 500+ protected trees, …

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8.77 km

Severn Bridge Cycleway

Highlight • Bridge

You’ll be cycling along the side of the motorway but because it’s just below, you feel well separated from the traffic. There's also a cycle lane on the other side of the motorway, so you can mix it up!

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14.6 km

Chepstow Castle

Highlight • Castle

A Castle with parking space/WCs & coffee shop next to it. We parked here to explore the Wye Valley.

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15.0 km

River Wye

Lake

23.1 km

Ross's Wood

Forest

56.5 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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61.6 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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85.0 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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106 km

Cockshoot Wood

Forest

112 km

Severn Bridge Cycleway

Highlight • Bridge

The First Severn Bridge, completed in 1966, connects England and Wales over the River Severn. It was a monumental engineering feat, reducing travel time and promoting economic growth between the two nations. It's pretty cool to cycle over too!

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113 km

Severn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The original Severn Road Bridge was completed in 1966 and replaced the old ferry. It's a suspension bridge with a span of 3,240 ft (988 m). Originally it carried the …

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121 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types