Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status

Updated 31st May 2023

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.

 

Cross country trails

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Family Cycle Trail

Open

Forest Road

We are making improvements to the Fun Zones along the trail.  

Verderers Trail

Open

Blue

 

Freeminers Trail

Open

Red

 

Downhill trails

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Countdown

Open

1 Spot

 

Launchpad

Open

1 Spot

 

Corkscrew

Open

2 Spot

 

Sheepskull

Open

2 Spot

 

Flatlands

Closed

2 Spot

Closed for maintenance

Ski Run

Open

2 Spot

 

Endo

Open

2 Spot

 

Mr Rooty

Open

2 Spot

 

Y2K

Open

3 Spot

 

Elephant Man

Open

3 Spot

 

GBU

Open

3 Spot

 

Cougar

Open3 Spot 

Dodger

Open3 Spot 

 Push ups and skills areas

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Beginners Skills Area

Open

Basic Skills

 

Intermediate Skills Area

OpenProgressive Skills  

Advanced Skills area

Open

Technical Skills

 

Pump Track

Open

Basic Skills