Blaisdon is a region situated within the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley in Gloucestershire, characterized by its diverse natural landscape. The area features extensive deciduous and coniferous forests, rolling hills, and river valleys, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Views of the River Severn are accessible from several points, and landmarks like May Hill contribute to the distinctive scenery. This geography makes Blaisdon suitable for several sports like jogging, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more.
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runners
17.5km
02:08
510m
510m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.84km
01:01
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.6km
01:24
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
01:13
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42
hikers
13.1km
03:41
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.77km
01:21
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.32km
01:32
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.13km
02:20
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
16.7km
01:19
210m
210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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28
riders
67.9km
03:22
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.8km
02:20
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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36.8km
01:52
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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76.8km
03:13
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.7km
03:10
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.53km
00:37
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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71.1km
04:16
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.4km
01:56
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.6km
01:34
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.6km
03:31
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Blaisdon offers a range of outdoor activities including jogging, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with forests, rolling hills, and river valleys.
Blaisdon has more than 17 routes recorded on komoot, with over 31,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Blaisdon offers easy hiking options, such as the Flaxley Wood loop from Blaisdon. More moderate hikes include the "View of the River Severn – Blaize Bailey Viewpoint loop" and "St Anthony's Well loop." For more options, refer to the Easy hikes around Blaisdon guide.
Blaisdon offers various hiking routes, including the Flaxley Wood loop and the "View of the River Severn – Blaize Bailey Viewpoint loop." The region is also crossed by established trails like the Gloucestershire Way and the Wysis Way. More details can be found in the Hiking around Blaisdon guide.
Jogging routes around Blaisdon Wood utilize quiet forest paths, woodlands, and rolling hills with viewpoints. Popular routes include the "Hope Wood – Flaxley Wood loop from Longhope" and the "Longhope Bakery – Forest Bakehouse Longhope loop." The Running Trails around Blaisdon guide provides additional options.
Blaisdon is situated within the Forest of Dean, which is known for its mountain biking trails. Options range from the easy Colliers Trail to the moderate Verderers Trail and the more difficult Freeminers Trail. The MTB Trails around Blaisdon guide offers further information.
Blaisdon's rolling countryside is suitable for road cycling, featuring a mix of open fields, wooded areas, and river valley sections. Routes often include varied elevations with climbs and descents. The Road Cycling Routes around Blaisdon guide provides specific routes.
The area around Blaisdon features deciduous and coniferous forests, rolling hills, and river valleys. Notable landmarks include views of the River Severn, Flaxley Abbey, and May Hill, which offers far-reaching views towards the Welsh border.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Blaisdon, including Running Trails around Blaisdon, MTB Trails around Blaisdon, and Hiking around Blaisdon. Other guides cover easy hikes, road cycling, general cycling, and gravel biking.
Blaisdon falls under the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism body. The official destination management organization for the region is Visit Dean Wye, accessible at visitdeanwye.co.uk.
The routes available in Blaisdon vary in length. For example, the "View of the River Severn – Blaize Bailey Viewpoint loop" is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long. The "Flaxley Wood loop from Blaisdon" is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
Yes, Blaisdon offers opportunities for gravel biking within its diverse landscape of forests and rolling terrain. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Blaisdon, is available for specific routes.

