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About Us
The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, on the site of an old colliery, is managed by Forestry England and is the ideal place to start your cycling adventure.
We have something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the popular Family Cycle Trail, a waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Or test yourself on the singletrack trails - the famous Verderers (blue) trail or Freeminers (red) trail, exciting and adventurous trails for both intermediate and experienced cyclists on mountain bikes. There are also a number of demanding downhill runs, incorporating everything from full on downhill riding to 'big air' jumps.
As well as all of this, you will also find a pump track and skills area to practice on before heading out on the trails.
Bikes can be hired (or repaired) at Pedalabikeaway (booking advised). You can also enjoy the cafe and shop after your ride.
Fly Up Downhill operate a bookable uplift service for the downhill runs.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
* Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8.00 every day and the closing times are as follows:
- November to February - 5:00pm
- March - 6:30pm
- April - 8:00pm
- May to August - 9:00pm
- September - 7:30pm
- October - 6:30pm
