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

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

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

04:33

70.4km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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1.17 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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3.95 km

View from Wonastow Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the climb, take a breath to take in the stunning views.

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30.4 km

The Tumble Climb (Powys, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rated the 7th hardest climb in Wales (according to the FIETS index). The climb is about 5km, averaging just over 8% grade. As you'll be warmed up, it's no problem …

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34.4 km

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

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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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34.7 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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57.6 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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69.5 km

Launch Bikes

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good bike shop well stocked

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69.7 km

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

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Once an important border castle, and birthplace of Henry V of England. In 1647 the site was reused and built over by Great Castle House, which has since become the headquarters and regimental museum of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers.

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70.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.9 km

3.60 km

2.25 km

1.73 km

845 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.4 km

7.80 km

903 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

View from Wonastow Climb

The Tumble Climb (Powys, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Raglan Castle

Launch Bikes

Monmouth Castle and Great Castle House

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