4.2/5)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 and it is recommended to ride in a clockwise direction around it. The trail 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.
There are six additional fun features along the main trail, giving riders the opportunity to try soomething a little more technical on their journey around the Forest.
A route card is available from the Forestry Commission's Coleford office for 60p or from Pedalabikeaway and Beechenhurst Lodge. No horseriding on the trail please.
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
What's on in Forest Of Dean
May
- Canoe & Kayak Sessions Tuesday 17 April 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Thursday 26 April 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Thursday 3 May 2012
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Thursday 10 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Thursday 17 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Thursday 31 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
June
- Canoe & Kayak Sessions Tuesday 17 April 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Thursday 26 April 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Thursday 3 May 2012
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Thursday 10 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Thursday 17 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Thursday 31 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
July
- Nordic Walking Tuesday 10 April 2012
Saturday 19 May 2012
Saturday 14 July 2012
| Cannop Cycle Centre Facilities. |
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| Grade of trail: |
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Trail waymarking:
yellow |
| Length of trail: 11 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2hrs |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger 01594 833057 e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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