Mallards Pike Loop 2
Mallards Pike Bike Trail, Forest of Dean is a non-technical, but demanding, 9 mile circuit with a good mix of singletrack and fire-roads.
Suitable for most times of the year (except after very wet weather) however, the area around Mallards Pike is renowned for its Bluebells, making this a fantastic ride to do in late April/May. Some tough climbs and a couple of very fast downhills.
Starts with a difficult climb out of Parkend, past New Fancy viewpoint and on towards Lightmoor, where you pick up a singletrack known locally as the 'Dog Walk'. This leads to the start of fairly tough but picturesque climb, up the northern face of Staple-Edge Hill. The long climb to the top is rewarded with straight, and very fast, downhill to the entrance of Mallards Pike car park. A few miles, and a couple of road crossings later, you'll eventually pick up a singletrack leading to a tough climb, then another fast downhill, back to Parkend.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Parkend |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Distance: | 9 miles |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Rating: | Not rated yet |
| Website: | www.fountaininnandlodge.co.uk |
Disclaimer: All trails and location details have been submitted to this website by independent contributors and resources. We hold no personal responsibility for the accuracy or legality of any trail description or location published herein. All listings are for information only.
Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
Parkend is alongside the B4234, which runs from Ross-on-Wye to Lydney. There are easy motorway links beyond to the M4, M5, M48 and M50.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Cannop Valley Loop, Forest of Dean. - Parkend (Same Centre)
- Mallards Pike Loop 1 - Parkend (Same Centre)
- Freeminer Trail - The Forest of Dean - Coleford (1.1miles)
- Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail - Coleford (1.1miles)
- Verderers' Trail - Coleford (1.1miles)
- Forest of Dean DH Trails - Coleford (1.1miles)
- Yorkley Wood DH - Yorkley - Forest of Dean (1.7miles)
- Lydney Skatepark - Lydney (2.9miles)
- Redhill Extreme 4X - Gloucester (3.7miles)
- Chepstow Skate Park - Chepstow (6.9miles)
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.