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Dragon's Back Trail – Forest of Dean Pump Track loop from Coleford

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Dragon's Back Trail – Forest of Dean Pump Track loop from Coleford

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Dragon's Back Trail – Forest of Dean Pump Track loop from Coleford

00:46

7.57km

140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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After 3.10 km for 114 m

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2.10 km

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Highlight • MTB Park

A brilliant final descent on the blue route, and probably the one you've been waiting for!

With some rollers, big 180 degree berms and corking views, this fast and fantastic descent is a real treat.

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3.01 km

Dragon's Back Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a fast and fun section of the blue route. The initial 4 mile climb is worth the reward.

This was the first time I've seen the limitations of my bike as it only just handled this section!

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3.26 km

Verderers' Red Trail

Highlight • Trail

fingers on your brakes

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4.22 km

Forest of Dean Pump Track

Highlight • Rest Area

Get pumping! Not the best pumptrack in the world but a good place to warm up or practice your technique before you hit the runs!

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4.58 km

To get to the top of the DH trails, Launchpad, Corkscrew, Ski Run, Sheep Skull etc, you'll need to push up here, or even ride if you're feeling energetic!

Take care as a few of the trails cross this wide gravel road (including GBU) and you might find E-bikers or even fast riders looking to pass.

It feels like a long slog with some pretty steep sections but the quality of these trails makes it all worthwhile!

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5.96 km

Start of Dragon's Tail

Highlight • Trail

Blue run is excellent. Great place to cut your teeth on. Very fast in places and some relatively steep climbs but they are short and winding so not too difficult as a first. Simply enjoy!

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7.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

825 m

329 m

250 m

163 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

825 m

163 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

88 %

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Dragon's Back Trail – Forest of Dean Pump Track loop from Coleford

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Dragon's Back Trail

Verderers' Red Trail

Forest of Dean Pump Track

Downhill Push-Up Path

Start of Dragon's Tail

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