Severn Bridge Cycleway – Severn Bridge Cycleway loop from Patchway

Severn Bridge Cycleway – Severn Bridge Cycleway loop from Patchway

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Severn Bridge Cycleway – Severn Bridge Cycleway loop from Patchway

04:11

90.2km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.20 km for 81 m

After 3.51 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.60 km

View of the Severn Bridges from Almondsbury Hill

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View of both Severn Bridges from the Gloucester Rd & Over Ln junction in Almondsbury.

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4.36 km

View from Almondsbury Hill

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The large village of Almondsbury is split in two by Almondsbury Hill, which gives superb views across the Severn and its iconic bridges. To the north is picturesque Lower Almondsbury, …

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14.3 km

You’ll be cycling along the side of the motorway but because it’s just below, you feel well separated from the traffic. There's also a cycle lane on the other side of the motorway, so you can mix it up!

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20.4 km

Winding Road Through Countryside

Highlight • Cycleway

41.3 km

Usk Bridge

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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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43.8 km

Coed Canol

Forest

60.3 km

Tree-Lined Road Towards Devauden

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Resurfaced road a smooth rolling strip of tarmac through the forest. It's beautiful in autumn with all the colours or amazing in spring as the forest starts to grow again!

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64.6 km

B4293 Climb from Chepstow to Devauden

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Rode this in Aug 21 up to Devauden (not down to Chepstow), a steady climb with gorgeous views of nearby valleys and the distant Brecons. Nothing desperately steep and the tarmac is not too bad either!

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69.8 km

Cockshoot Wood

Forest

76.5 km

Severn Bridge Cycleway

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The First Severn Bridge, completed in 1966, connects England and Wales over the River Severn. It was a monumental engineering feat, reducing travel time and promoting economic growth between the two nations. It's pretty cool to cycle over too!

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