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West Midlands Region
Ross-On-Wye

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Ross-on-Wye

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Ross-On-Wye

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Ross-on-Wye

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Ross-on-Wye

03:13

50.7km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.85 km

Ross-on-Wye Market House

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled by the River Wye, Ross-on-Wye is a charming market town.

Originating from the first travel guidebook by William Gilpin in 1782, it inspired picturesque tourism.

It has independent stores, …

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2

2.15 km

The Crown and Sceptre

Highlight • Pub

3

11.7 km

River Wye at Lower Lydbrook

Highlight • Natural

Lydbrook is a small village with a rich industrial history, which lies both within the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley AONB. The village stretches along a steep sided …

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4

17.4 km

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

A quite stunning trail for all abilities and contraptions. The trail is excellently maintained, with lots of little off-cuts for skills testing. Perfect for little ones to have a protected, …

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5

19.7 km

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great area for a stop during your biking and hiking adventure. On the edge of Cannop ponds, with a nice van (during season) selling hot and cold food and drinks 👍

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6

19.8 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice meeting hub while out exploring FOD plenty of picnic benches, cafe and a great walking loop of the pond, both lower and upper sections.

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7

20.5 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Once the site of the Severn and Wye Railway, this area has been turned into an important habitat for the wildlife that's now abundant in this former industrial area.

Keep …

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8

27.2 km

Blackpool Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Can you spot the remnants of the Roman Road near the bridge?

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30.0 km

Soudley Plantation

Forest

B

50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

6.03 km

1.37 km

805 m

777 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

10.0 km

351 m

307 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

83 %

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