Wentwood Forest – View Over Celtic Manor loop from Wentwood

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Wentwood Forest – View Over Celtic Manor loop from Wentwood

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Wentwood Forest – View Over Celtic Manor loop from Wentwood

01:34

17.4km

380m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.6 km for 723 m

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5 m

Wentwood Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice little area of forested hills near Newport. It contains the trig pointed summit of Wentwood which, at 797 feet (243 m), is a UK listed Marilyn.

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1.79 km

View from Wentwood Ridge

Highlight • Forest

The Wentwood Ridge runs in a North-easterly direction for approximately 8 miles from Caerleon.

The views from here include the Severn Bridges, the Black Mountains and the Usk Valley.

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1.88 km

View of the Usk Valley and Black Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wentwood Ridge runs in a North-easterly direction for approximately 8 miles from Caerleon.

The views from here include the Severn Bridges, the Black Mountains and the Usk Valley.

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2.22 km

View of the Valley from the Forest Edge

Highlight • Forest

3.43 km

Caer Licyn

Archaeological Site

7.00 km

Nice view over the Celtic Manor and beyond. Great road, and pretty much deserted all the way from Usk, only appears to be used by locals. Great for cycling with a generally good surface (although a few sections are pot-holed)

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9.81 km

Wentwood Gate

Highlight • Climb

Tough climbing but worth it

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11.2 km

Wentwood Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wentwood Ridge runs north east for over 8 miles (13 km) from Caerleon. On a good day, the views are spectacular, with the Severn Bridges, the Black Mountains and …

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