Trail Details

Location:	United Kingdom > South West
Nearest Town:	Parkend
Time:	2 hours
Distance:	10 miles
Level:	Difficult
Rating:	2.00
Website:	www.fountaininnandlodge.co.uk

Trail Description

Begining and ending in Parkend, this is great little loop, with lots of singletrack and most of the climbing in the first half. Suitable for most times of the year (except after very wet weather), but do it in May and the 'Lawnmower Trail' is lined with Bluebells.

Starts with a long climb after Parkend Church, followed by a brief downhill then another climb to Yorkley Lodge. A long, straight, downhill leads you to the entrance of Mallards Pike car park, and soon after you'll reach one of the Forest's hardest 'do-able' climbs. The infamous south climb to Staple-Edge is a mile-long lung buster, rising 400 feet. The long climb to the top is definitely worth it though, as you're rewarded with the excellent 'Lawnmower Trail'. After a brief climb, another downhill, and a short section of fire-road, you'll soon reach 'Dr John's Downhill'; a stunning 2 mile section of singletrack with a nice bomb-hole to finish at the top of Parkend.

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Other local trails worth checking out

• Mallards Pike Loop 2 - Parkend (Same Centre)
• Cannop Valley Loop, Forest of Dean. - Parkend (Same Centre)
• Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail - Coleford (1.1miles)
• Forest of Dean DH Trails - Coleford (1.1miles)
• Verderer's Trail - Coleford (1.1miles)
• Freeminer Trail - The Forest of Dean - Coleford (1.1miles)
• Yorkley Wood DH - Yorkley - Forest of Dean (2.7miles)
• Lydney Skatepark - Lydney (3.3miles)
• Redhill Extreme 4X - Gloucester (5.5miles)
• Chepstow Skate Park - Chepstow (7.7miles)

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.