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Launch Pad Downhill Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

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Launch Pad Downhill Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

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Launch Pad Downhill Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

05:39

65.4km

1,170m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.2 km for 183 m

After 60.0 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.96 km

Cuckoo Wood Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful, quiet bridleway through Cuckoo Wood with magical dappled sunlight (when it is shining)! This ancient woodland consists mainly of impressive oak and beech trees. Keep your eyes peeled for old stoneworks from the post-medieval era.

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27.6 km

Lady Park Wood

Nature Reserve

28.9 km

Highmeadow Woods

Forest

35.7 km

Launch Pad Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great flowy trail but can get really fast! Also keep eyes open for riders joining the trail part way down who want to session parts.

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37.8 km

Verderers Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

The Verderers Trail is one of the UK’s top blue-graded rides and offers a mix of surfaces, switchback climbs, and flowing descents. Along the way, you'll find rollers, berms, and …

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40.5 km

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

The blue trail at the Forest of Dean is a great XC trail. Great fun for everyone from beginners to more experienced riders.

A mix of hardpack and single trail. …

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44.9 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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45.8 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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46.8 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike shop and cafe. Super yummy food and good coffee. What more could you want? There is an outside cafe that serves pizza and coffee to go in the …

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47.1 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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64.5 km

East Wood

Forest

65.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

16.0 km

5.07 km

3.77 km

1.37 km

676 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

14.3 km

12.9 km

8.81 km

3.63 km

1.16 km

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 26 May

29°C

15°C

54 %

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Launch Pad Downhill Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Hewelsfield and Brockweir

Cuckoo Wood Bridleway

Launch Pad Downhill Trail

Verderers Trail

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Dragon's Back Trail

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean

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