Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status
To make sure you have the best ride on our trails at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, Forestry England has a continuous schedule of trail maintenance and development. Much of our trail maintenance is carried out in partnership with the Dean Trail Volunteers. If you would like to volunteer and help care for our trail network, please visit their website.
Whilst maintenance work is being carried out, trails sometimes have to be either partially or fully closed. It is important that you respect these closures and follow diversions put in place.
Whilst out on the trails, if you come across any maintenance issues please report them to: fodtrails@forestryengland.uk
For information on trail grading information please see our trail grades and safety guide.
Maps of the trails are available to download here.
Cross country trails
| Trail Name | Current Status | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Trail | Open | Forest Road | The Wyedean Rally will be taking place across the Forest of Dean on Saturday 16 November. The Colliers Trail will be open but there will be marshalled crossing points, so you may be asked to stop and wait for a short time. The Hicksters Way Loop will be closed. |
| Old Bob's Trail | Open | Green: Easy | |
| Verderers Trail | Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Freeminers Trail | Open with diversions | Red: Difficult | A few short diversions are in place due to ongoing works. |
Downhill trails
| Trail Name | Current Status | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countdown | Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Launchpad | Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Flatlands | Open | Red: Difficult | |
| Twisted Sister | Open | Red: Difficult | |
| Sheepskull | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Y2K | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Endo | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Mr Rooty | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Corkscrew | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Elephant Man | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Dodger | Open | Black: Severe | |
| Ski Run | Open | Double Black: Extreme | |
| Cougar | Open | Double Black: Extreme | |
| GBU | Open | Double Black: Extreme |
Skills areas
| Trail Name | Current Status | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners Skills Area | Open | Green: Easy | |
| Intermediate Skills Area | Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Freeminers Skills Area | Open | Red: Difficult | |
| Advanced Skills area | Closed | Black: Severe | Closed due to ongoing maintenance works. |
| Pump Track | Open | N/A |
