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: SO 607126