Family Cycling

The Family Cycle Trail is a circular 9 mile route around the Forest of Dean, well signposted and easy to follow, ideal for all ages and a great way to explore the Forest of Dean on two wheels.

Download the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail here.

The route passes through many highlights of the Forest including Cannop Ponds, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Mallards Pike and several collieries as well as passing close to a number of villages with connecting routes if you are staying nearby. There are lots of picnic spots and cafes along the way too, perfect for a well deserved break. Some of the paths are old railway lines so are long straight and flat and the whole route has been especially surfaced so is ideally suited for all ages and abilities.

The most popular place to start is in the Cannop Valley from Pedalabikeaway where the route takes you along the old Severn and Wye railway line passing former stations at Drybrook Road, Cannop Wharf and Speech House. Remnants of former coal mines can be seen at Foxes Bridge, Lightmoor and New Fancy.

Trail waymarking - yellow 
Access - All accessible
Duration - 2 Hours
Distance - 9 miles

Download the map of the family cycle trail here.

Interested in local history? Why not download the Hidden Heritage App 'Hidden Heritage of the Dean' which follows the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail and uses GPS to tell you what is on the route. It shows pictures of the location as it is today and as it was many years ago when the mines were working and the railway was sill running.

Have you considered hiring an e-bike? See our top 5 reasons to hire an e-bike to make the most of your cycling trip in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

We hope you enjoy cycling with your family in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.