Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

59 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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622 m

Speech House Road Crossing

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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1.33 km

Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail

A fun, family orientated cycle trail that remains in good condition year round. The trail has plenty of opportunities for those looking to build MTB skills with the more challenging skill sections off of the main trail.

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1.62 km

Cannop Cycle Centre Family Skills Area

Great place to ride

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1.91 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

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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2.23 km

Forest of Dean Pump Track

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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3.96 km

Verderers Trail

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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6.68 km

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

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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9.77 km

Rooty Section on Freeminers Red Trail

The Forest of Dean is known for being particularly rooty, and this red route is perhaps the best bit for it! Or worst, depending on your perspective...

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

207 m

10.6 km

341 m

371 m

1.29 km

Surfaces

662 m

1.47 km

8.76 km

223 m

1.72 km

Elevation

Weather

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Tuesday 16 September

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Speech House Road Crossing – Verderers Trail loop from Parkend

Speech House Road Crossing

Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail

Cannop Cycle Centre Family Skills Area

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Forest of Dean Pump Track

Verderers Trail

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

Rooty Section on Freeminers Red Trail

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