Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail
A 14 mile way-marked circuit, with connecting routes to several villages, including Parkend. Follows wide gravelled tracks and is suitable for riding all year round. Mostly level gradients with some short climbs and suitable for all ages and abilities. Passes near Beechenhurst Lodge, which has a large cafe and toilet facilities.
The trail can be accessed from several places, but from Parkend; pick up the connecting trail by the timber yard, which will lead you into the Cannop Valley and onto the Family Trail circuit. The route is way-marked, although it is recommended that you purchase an official route-map; available from Pedalabikeaway, Beechenhurst Lodge or the Tourist Information Centre in Coleford.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | Family Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Coleford |
| Time: | 3 hours |
| Distance: | 14 Miles |
| Level: | Easy |
| Rating: | Not rated yet |
| Website: | www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
Family Cycle Trail can be started from Cannop Cycle Centre in Forest Of Dean. Coleford is the nearest town or village. Take the B4226 Coleford - Cinderford road and at the crossroads with the B4234, turn north and follow the signs to the Cycle Centre.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Freeminer Trail - The Forest of Dean - Coleford (Same Centre)
- Forest of Dean DH Trails - Coleford (Same Centre)
- Verderers' Trail - Coleford (Same Centre)
- Cannop Valley Loop, Forest of Dean. - Parkend (1.1miles)
- Mallards Pike Loop 1 - Parkend (1.1miles)
- Mallards Pike Loop 2 - Parkend (1.1miles)
- Yorkley Wood DH - Yorkley - Forest of Dean (2.2miles)
- Redhill Extreme 4X - Gloucester (3.2miles)
- Lydney Skatepark - Lydney (3.9miles)
- Chepstow Skate Park - Chepstow (8.0miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.