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Family Cycle Trail


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.8/5)

About Family Cycle Trail

A waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The trail starts at the Cycle Centre in the Cannop Valley. It takes you along the old Severn and Wye railway line passing former stations at Drybrook Road, Cannop Wharf and Speech House. Remnants of former coal mines can be seen at Foxes Bridge, Lightmoor and New fancy. A route card is available from Pedalabikeaway, Beechenhurst Lodge or the Forest of Dean's Coleford office for 60p.

 

How to get there:

Family Cycle Trail can be started from Cannop Cycle Centre in Forest Of Dean. Coleford is the nearest town or village.

Take the B4226 Coleford - Cinderford road and at the crossroads with the B4234, turn north and follow the signs to the Cycle Centre.

OS Grid Reference: SO614120
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Family enjoying the waymarked cycle trail

Cannop Cycle Centre Facilities.
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Grade of trail:
Easy
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
11 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2hrs
Open or closed:
open
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Contact:
Forest Of Dean Recreation RangerRecreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Sheila Field (5 Stars)
30/Nov/2009
Rode this in the summer and was very impressed. A great couple of hours free entertainment, and a great way to experience the forest up-close.
Only suggestion to make is that it could be improved by the addition of some sculptures or information boards en-route.
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
15/Oct/2009
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
21/Sep/2009
It's been many years since I've been cycling and although I struggled on the early parts the route is fantastic, a great place for cycling in a safe environment and wonderful scenery too.
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An opportunity for the casual cyclist to experience the joys of riding the forest trails. Route cards available for the main trail plus 'The Iron Road' and 'Rally around the Forest'

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