Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.80 km

Worsgreens Forest Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful piece of forest road, with open views, expect to see some wildlife here if you're lucky!

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8.51 km

Kensley Ridge Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

12.6 km

Gravel Trail Near Coleford

Highlight • Cycleway

lots of lovely smooth stone gravelly trails in this area

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14.7 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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15.4 km

Speech House Road Crossing

Highlight • Cycleway

Take great care when crossing Speech House Road here on the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail loop. After miles and miles of blissful traffic-free cycleways you'll need to get …

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16.3 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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16.4 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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16.5 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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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

1.13 km

744 m

346 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.23 km

2.92 km

1.82 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 April

12°C

5°C

51 %

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