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Ruardean

Bridge over the River Wye – Lower Lydbrook Climb loop from Ruardean

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Gloucestershire
Forest Of Dean
Ruardean

Bridge over the River Wye – Lower Lydbrook Climb loop from Ruardean

Moderate

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Bridge over the River Wye – Lower Lydbrook Climb loop from Ruardean

02:19

44.0km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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4.79 km

The Paddle Café at Kerne Bridge

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The café is a vintage 70's Firetruck offering drinks & snacks during Spring/Summer, situated next to the river Wye at Kerne Bridge Canoe Launch, Bishopswood, with picnic tables.
thepaddlecafekernebridge.com

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5.29 km

Kerne Bridge over the River Wye

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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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7.27 km

Bridge over the River Wye

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I think David Niven built this bridge.

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4

22.4 km

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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23.4 km

View of Monmouth Bridge

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Busy area whilst trying to get to the forest of dean

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29.8 km

Cherry Orchard Campsite

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29.9 km

Redbrook Hill Climb Switchbacks

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Very nice climb. Start from Redbrook, that will give you enough warm-up.

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36.2 km

Lower Lydbrook Climb

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About 2km with a couple of 13, 14% sections. Super smooth newly laid tarmac surface.

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44.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

13.6 km

1.62 km

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

5.07 km

223 m

102 m

< 100 m

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