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Heart of theForest School

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Biblins youth campsite (pre-booked groups only)

Seven SistersRock

Forest Holidays Bracelands

Forest Holidays Christchurch

SymondsYat Rock

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Dilke Hospital

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Mallards Pike Lake

family cycle trail

Need to hire a bike?

Contact Pedalabikeaway at Cannop Cycle Centre on 01594 729000. All off-road cycling is based at the centre.

Foxes Bridge

Colliery

Central Bridge

Whitegates

Speech House Rd. Station

Cannop Wharf

Drybrook Rd. Station

Three Brothers

Route too long? Take a shorter 8km/5 miles (45mins) ride from Cannop Cycle Centre or Beechenhurst on the Hicksters Way Loop.

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Parking

Pay & display

Toilets

Cafe

Play area

Picnic area

Barbecue area

Mobile catering unit

Viewpoint

Bike trails

Wildlife

Surfaced path

Forest track

Forest path

forestry.gov.uk

Set along historic railway lines with remnants of former coal mines, the Family Cycle Trail is one of the best ways to explore the Forest of Dean

Wimberry bridge

Family Cycle Trail 14.5 km (9 miles) 1 - 1½ hoursA circular 9 mile route on specially surfaced paths, best cycled clockwise. The trail is gently sloping other than one long steep downhill section.The trail has two road crossings and one shared road with vehicles at Cannop Ponds picnic spot which are clearly marked in advance. There are optional ‘fun zones’ along the way, which are technical trail features for you to enjoy.Key: Link routes Fun zones

Family Cycle Trail Cycle through history with the Hidden Heritage App. Available on iOS and Android

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Suitable for: Cyclists in good health. Map reading useful (routes not always marked). Most bikes. Trail: Gradients can vary. Surfaces may be uneven or potholed in places. Look out for vehicles & other users.

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How our cycle trailsare graded

Cannop Cycle Centre• Cafe• Bike hire, sales and repair• Family cycle trail• Singletrack trails and

demanding downhill runs• Pumptrack and skills area• Grades: blue, red and orange• Uplift service

Don’t rely on others Can you get home safely? Carry the right equipment

and know how to use it.

For your safety Wear the right safety clothing;

a cycle helmet and gloves. Cycle within your abilities. Look first! only tackle jumps

and other challenges if you are sure you can do them.

Train properly, especially for difficult and technical routes.

On and off road Expect the unexpected.

Watch out for other visitors. Stay safe: always follow

warning signs and any advice you are given.

If a vehicle is loading timber, wait for the driver to let you pass.

Cycle carefully & come back soon!

ForestCycle Code

Emergency infoName and grid ref. of main visitor locations: Cannop Cycle Centre SO607125Beechenhurst SO614120Mallards Pike SO637093

Mobile phone coverage: PoorNearest public payphones:

By the barracks on the Parkend road and at Cannop cross roads

Minor injuries Unit: Dilke Hospital, Speech House Road, Cinderford GL14 3HZ

Nearest A&E hospital: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3NN In case of emergency: Call 999. Inform the Forestry Commission t: 0300 067 4800 (Mon to Fri, 9am – 3pm) e: westengland@forestryengland.ukWaymarker posts along the Family Cycle Trail have more specific location details marked on them.

Safety info

Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks. These guidelines must always be used in conjunction with the exercise of your own experience, intuition and careful judgement.

Routes may change owing to tree felling and other forest operations. Please keep dogs under control. No motorbikes, quadbikes or horses are allowed on the trail.

Cycling in the forestCheck out the forest code and prepare for a cycling adventure . . .