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Forest Of Dean
West Dean

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

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Gloucestershire
Forest Of Dean
West Dean

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

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

00:35

5.43km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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283 m

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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2

564 m

Downhill Push-Up Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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3

1.94 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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3.25 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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5

4.16 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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4.44 km

Verderers' Red Trail

Highlight • Trail

fingers on your brakes

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7

5.19 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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5.43 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

447 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

176 m

151 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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