Russell'S Inclosure, a region in the heart of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, UK, offers a diverse landscape well-suited for various outdoor pursuits. This area features a mix of woodlands, open spaces, and natural features like broad-crowned oaks, conifers, wetlands, and heath. It provides a setting for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Russell'S Inclosure is a popular destination for outdoor activities, with more than 200 routes available…
124
Routes
4.6
(374)
Average rating
8379
People visited

4.8
(78)
2,003
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.9
(26)
1,191
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(38)
835
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(33)
896
riders
13.3km
01:09
190m
190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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9
runners
10.4km
01:13
140m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

220
runners
21.3km
02:16
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
26
runners
11.9km
01:18
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
8.71km
00:55
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(100)
1,055
hikers
7.16km
01:57
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
78
hikers
4.79km
01:16
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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23
hikers
7.58km
02:04
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(8)
21
hikers
12.3km
03:18
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
72
riders
9.83km
00:56
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
5.52km
00:24
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
19
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
riders
54.9km
04:06
890m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(2)
22
riders
58.9km
03:43
820m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
24.7km
01:48
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
27
riders
38.7km
01:48
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
28.9km
01:29
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
riders
42.4km
02:16
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
28.1km
01:24
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Russell'S Inclosure offers a diverse landscape suitable for Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features over 200 routes for various outdoor pursuits.
Yes, Russell'S Inclosure provides mountain biking trails. There are 30 mountain biking routes available, with more details found in the MTB Trails in Russell'S Inclosure guide.
Russell'S Inclosure features 97 hiking routes. Comprehensive information on these trails is available in the Hiking in Russell'S Inclosure guide.
Yes, Russell'S Inclosure offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The Family-friendly hikes in Russell'S Inclosure guide highlights suitable routes for all ages.
Russell'S Inclosure is generally dog-friendly, with specific routes designed for walks with pets. The Dog-friendly hikes in Russell'S Inclosure guide provides relevant information.
The area includes the Nagshead Nature Reserve, known for its broad-crowned oaks, and features wetlands, grasslands, and heath. Significant portions are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to mature oakwood and rare wildlife.
Routes in Russell'S Inclosure have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,400 users.
Russell'S Inclosure has been visited by more than 22,000 komoot users. This indicates its popularity as an outdoor destination.
Cycling routes, including touring and traffic-free options, are available in Russell'S Inclosure. The Cycling in Russell'S Inclosure guide provides details on these paths.
Yes, Russell'S Inclosure offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. The Easy hikes in Russell'S Inclosure guide provides specific routes that are less challenging.
For general inquiries about Russell'S Inclosure, contact Forestry England. Their official website is www.forestryengland.uk, and their general inquiries phone number is 0300 068 0400.

