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Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Monmouth

Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Monmouth

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Forest of Dean Family Trail – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Monmouth

03:41

55.5km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.4 km for 411 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.36 km

Lady Park Wood

Nature Reserve

7.63 km

Highmeadow Woods

Forest

14.6 km

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Highlight • MTB Park

A brilliant final descent on the blue route, and probably the one you've been waiting for!

With some rollers, big 180 degree berms and corking views, this fast and fantastic descent is a real treat.

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15.5 km

Dragon's Back Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a fast and fun section of the blue route. The initial 4 mile climb is worth the reward.

This was the first time I've seen the limitations of my bike as it only just handled this section!

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16.5 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

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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19.2 km

There's a very gentle incline here following the family trail, along the nice and wide cycleway.

There are some short adjacent blue-marked trails for the youngsters to enjoy in a series of skills sections.

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27.2 km

Mallards Pike

Lake

27.6 km

Mallards Pike Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant lakeside cafe at Mallards Pike where you'll find some brilliant walking and MTB trails nearby.

I'd highly recommend the hot chocolates after a filthy, wet and cold ride!

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34.0 km

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

A quite stunning trail for all abilities and contraptions. The trail is excellently maintained, with lots of little off-cuts for skills testing. Perfect for little ones to have a protected, …

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35.6 km

Verderers Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

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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37.7 km

Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

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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44.3 km

Ellis Reddings Wood

Forest

55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

4.97 km

4.54 km

3.44 km

2.44 km

817 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

8.40 km

5.49 km

2.84 km

834 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

10°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Dragon's Back Trail

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop