Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status

Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status

Updated 21st November 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.

Maps of the trails are available to download here.

 

Cross country trails

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Family Cycle Trail

Open

Forest Road

Maintenance work is being carried out in several areas, the trail is still open but please follow all safety signage and look out for machinery.

Verderers Trail

Open with diversions

Blue square Blue

Maintenance work will start from 30th October, diversions will be in place. Check our social media for details.

Freeminers Trail

Open with diversions

Red triangle Red

A couple of short diversions are in place along the trail - one around boardwalk section and another on loop 1 where we are building a new skills area. Follow all diversion signage.

Downhill trails

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Countdown

Open

Blue square Blue

 

Launchpad

Open

Blue square Blue

 

FlatlandsOpen

Red triangle Red

 
Twisted SisterOpen

Red triangle Red

 
SheepskullOpen

Black kite shape Black

 
Y2KOpen

Black kite shape Black

 
EndoOpen

Black kite shape Black

 
Mr RootyOpen

Black kite shape Black

 

Corkscrew

Open

Black kite shape Black

 

Elephant Man

Open

 Black kite shape Black

 

DodgerOpen Black kite shape Black 

Ski Run

Open

Black kite shapeBlack kite shape Double Black

 

Cougar

Open

Black kite shapeBlack kite shape Double Black

 

GBU

Partially open

Black kite shapeBlack kite shape Double Black

Timber drop closed for repairs

Skills areas

Trail Name

Current Status

Grade

Details

Beginners Skills Area

Open

green circle Green

 

Intermediate Skills Area

Open

Blue square Blue

 
Freeminers Skills AreaClosed

Red triangle Red

Under construction, opening date TBC

Advanced Skills area

Open

Black kite shape Black

 

Pump Track

Open

N/A