Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

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Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

Hard

riders

Symonds Yat West – Launch Pad Downhill Trail loop from West Dean

04:52

55.9km

970m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.71 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

20.6 km

Lady Park Wood National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

23.0 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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23.8 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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27.9 km

Mailscot Wood

Forest

31.4 km

Ellis Reddings Wood

Forest

35.4 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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36.0 km

Corkscrew Downhill Run, Forest of Dean

Highlight • MTB Park

A downhill run at the Forest of Dean, Corkscrew starts off with a gentle gradient at the top, some jumps and switchback corners which you'll need to work to maintain …

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36.5 km

Launch Pad Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great flowy trail but can get really fast! Also keep eyes open for riders joining the trail part way down who want to session parts.

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37.7 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike shop and cafe. Super yummy food and good coffee. What more could you want? There is an outside cafe that serves pizza and coffee to go in the …

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