Bixslade Trail

Bixslade Trail

The route takes in lots of interesting cultural and built heritage including mines, quarries and the Severn & Wye Railway's Bicslade tram road which was the last horse drawn tram road to operate in the Dean.

Park at Cannop Ponds and follow the Colliers Trail to the Stone Firms where you can cross the road to pick up the trail.

Cycles are not permitted on this trail please enjoy this one on foot.

For more information about the trail and history of the tramway, visit Bixslade Geocache Trail - Projects - Foresters' Forest - Our Forest, Our Community, The Foresters' Forest (forestersforest.uk)

Cannop Ponds, West Dean, Lydney, GL15 4JS
Grade - Moderate
Trail Length
Approximately 4km (2.5 miles)
Is this activity for you?
Allow yourself around 2hours to complete this trail. It is moderately steep, the surface is uneven and muddy in sections.