First time
Never ridden the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre before? Here's an order that actually works.
Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
Your guide to mountain biking in the Forest of Dean
Local trail knowledge, today's conditions, and straight answers for anyone riding the Forest — from a first lap of the Family Trail to a full downhill day.
4waymarked loops, from the Family Trail to the Freeminers
14downhill runs, from Twisted Sister to Corkscrew
7milesof blue on the Verderers Trail
7½milesof red singletrack on the Freeminers
The waymarked trails
Trails
Forest of Dean provides a great opportunity for both novice and experienced mountain bikers and the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is the starting point for the trails that will take you on an adventure deep into the forest whatever your age or ability.
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Find your ride
Trail loops
The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is the starting point for the trails that will take you on an adventure deep into the forest whatever your age or ability.
Downhill
Expect to find a range of severe drops, jumps, table tops, berms and loamy corners, off camber and rocky and rooty sections.
Before you ride
How wet are the trails?
Rain at the Cycle Centre, today and the 7 days before.
Today in the Forest
Checking for the latest trail report…No recent trail report
Rain at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, today and the 7 days before: Sat 0.5 mm, Sun 0 mm, Mon 0 mm, Tue 6.5 mm, Wed 6.2 mm, Thu 0 mm, Fri 0 mm, Today 0 mm.
Forest overall
No recent trail report.
Check the weather above.
- Verderers Trail
- Freeminers Trail
- Colliers / Family Trail
- Old Bob's Trail
- Downhill tracks
Our own reading from the forest, shown for 7 days, with its age from day 2. Not an official status. Check Forestry England for closures.
Rain data: Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (CC BY 4.0)
Plan your visit
Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
- Where
- B4234, Cannop Valley, GL16 7EH
- Open
- Winter opening (Nov–Feb): Pedalabikeaway café, hire and shop: Tue–Sun 9am–5pm, late till 9pm on Thursdays, closed Mondays. Hire bikes back by 4pm. Pedal Syndicate: Tue–Sun 9am–5pm, closed Mondays. Summer hours are longer, so check their websites before you go. Pedalabikeaway opening times (opens in a new tab)
- No car?
- The Robin Bus (bookable, Mon–Sat 7am–7pm) stops at Beechenhurst, a short ride from the centre via the Colliers Trail.
- On site
- café, shop, bike wash, showers, toilets, accessible toilet.
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14 November 2026
Wyedean Stages Rally today: busy weekend at the Cycle Centre
A reminder that the Wyedean Stages Rally is taking place today, Saturday 14 November, so we expect the Cycle Centre to be busy... 14 November 2026New pump track coming to the Cycle Centre
The pump track at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is being rebuilt from scratch. Work starts on Monday 16 November and should take... 11 November 2026Pedal Tribe Christmas Night Ride: Thursday 17 December
Pedalabikeaway's guided night ride goes Christmas on Thursday 17 December. Meet outside the Pedal Syndicate shop at 6pm, leave at...Trail news and events, straight to your inbox.
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About us
Local riding, straight answers
FoDMTB is run by Paul, a Forest of Dean local rider of 20 years, trail lover, and Specialized UK Ambassador. The site brings together trail updates, local riding information, events, reviews, and demo ride opportunities for riders visiting or riding regularly in the Forest of Dean.
Whether you’re here for your first lap of Verderers, planning a weekend ride, or looking to test the latest Specialized Levo 4, FoDMTB is here to help you get the most out of the Forest.