Usk Bridge – View of the Severn Estuary loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Usk Bridge – View of the Severn Estuary loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Hard

riders

Usk Bridge – View of the Severn Estuary loop from Pontypool and New Inn

05:08

113km

890m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 14 m

After 53.1 km for 16 m

After 113 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.9 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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26.0 km

View of the Severn Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this road, especially heading back toward Chepstow, enjoy the most incredible views over the Severn Estuary and North Devon and Somerset.

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30.1 km

Parson's Wood

Forest

41.8 km

View of Electricity Pylons

Highlight • Structure

As a lover of all things Pylon, a great place to appreciate them in the wild

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53.1 km

Newport Sea Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

80.0 km

Chepstow Garden Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

There is a large cafe at the back of the garden centre with a good selection of cakes and hot and cold food. You will have to walk your bikes through the garden centre to get to the back but this isn't a problem. Out the back they have plenty of space to leave bikes including bike racks, there is lots of seating inside and outside and they are very friendly to cyclists.

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