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Gloucestershire

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins – Coleford Link Trail loop from West Dean

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins – Coleford Link Trail loop from West Dean

Moderate

5.0

(2)

27

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Darkhill Ironworks Ruins – Coleford Link Trail loop from West Dean

01:10

12.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

19 m

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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2

1.53 km

Mary Rose Young Pottery Gallery

Highlight • Structure

The buildings here are notable in themselves, sitting in a little dip below the road. The artist Mary Rose Young lives and works here, producing extraordinary, brightly coloured pottery. Visit …

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3

3.77 km

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A hidden gem within the forest! So much fun exploring this site, definitely worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the remnants of the old tramway.

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4

6.12 km

Coleford Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.16 km

391 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.34 km

179 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

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12°C

19 %

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