Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Lydney

Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Lydney

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Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Lydney

02:51

41.8km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.64 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

19.3 km

Mallards Pike Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant lakeside cafe at Mallards Pike where you'll find some brilliant walking and MTB trails nearby.

I'd highly recommend the hot chocolates after a filthy, wet and cold ride!

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20.4 km

Mineral Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

There are a multitude of options, you can't take a wrong turn!

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26.9 km

There's a very gentle incline here following the family trail, along the nice and wide cycleway.

There are some short adjacent blue-marked trails for the youngsters to enjoy in a series of skills sections.

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29.6 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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31.2 km

Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Very peaceful. Loads of bird life and a nice little ice cream van. Apparently good fishing as bike aren't allowed around pond.

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34.7 km

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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34.8 km

Dean Forest Cycles & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice shop and cafe with some parking. They carry a good range of gear in the shop and you can end up coming out with more than expected.

Staff are …

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41.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

9.81 km

4.35 km

2.05 km

753 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

10.4 km

5.33 km

3.70 km

791 m

105 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2026,Damp and Gloomy Gravel 🤪

Been wanting to get out all week, after a busy week at work 😖 some drizzle and dark gloomy skies. On the bright side had the forest to myself 👌

April 16, 2026,FOD Gravel Loop

Wasn't feeling it to start, head said yes, legs said no 😜 but warmed up to have a very enjoyable spin through the forest 😀

December 4, 2024,Back To Fat - MTB Tyres On The Gravel Bike For Winter 🤷‍♂️

Supposed to be an extended bike test!! Freehub rachet set ✔️ Fresh tubeless set up and MTB tyres ✔️ Full wet weather gear ✔️ just carried on a bit ... I was already out, already wet, already muddy. ... slow going Norchard woods are a complete wreck mudfest 💩💩💩

November 27, 2024,Chilled Gravel 🥶🥶

Much needed ride out ! With @gustov giving the motivation and great conversation 👌-3 chill in the air and a struggle to keep the legs moving. The trails and tracks in FOD are not making for easy biking following the rain and recent rallying! The thought of a couple of pints and warmth in The Miners Whitecroft keeping us going!!