River Wye – Symonds Yat West loop from Coleford

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River Wye – Symonds Yat West loop from Coleford

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River Wye – Symonds Yat West loop from Coleford

02:10

27.4km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 8.46 km for 48 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.18 km

Highmeadow Woods

Forest

6.05 km

River Wye

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Wye was voted the nation’s favourite river in 2010. It starts not far from my home town in Brecon in mid-Wales and trundles south for some 150 miles before …

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7.84 km

Symonds Yat East

Highlight • River

Sitting on the Peregrine Path below the infamous Symonds Yat Rock, Symonds Yat East is a lovely quiet hamlet on the Wye with a couple of good pubs to take …

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8.48 km

Symonds Yat West

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such an amazing spot on the River Wye and Ye Olde Ferrie Inn is a must visit for your lunch stop off

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12.6 km

Kerne Bridge over the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a local landmark hereabouts, especially if you are on the river. An ancient crossing point that has been about in one way or another since roman times. An important …

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21.1 km

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

The blue trail at the Forest of Dean is a great XC trail. Great fun for everyone from beginners to more experienced riders.

A mix of hardpack and single trail. …

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24.2 km

Start of Dragon's Tail

Highlight • Trail

Blue run is excellent. Great place to cut your teeth on. Very fast in places and some relatively steep climbs but they are short and winding so not too difficult as a first. Simply enjoy!

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