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 (DTV). If you would like to volunteer and help care for our trail network, please visit their website.
DTV work on alternating Wednesdays and alternating Saturdays — whilst maintenance work is being carried out, trails sometimes have to be either partially or fully closed. It is important that you look out for and respect these closures and follow diversions put in place to keep volunteers and riders safe.
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 | There is forestry work taking place from Trafalgar Arch (after Whitegates) to the start of the Hicksters Way Loop near Drybrook Road Station. Please take care and follow any safety signs or instructions. Tree safety work is happening close to the Cycle Centre (where the power lines are) and along the Beechenhurst Link. These parts of the trail will still be open, so please follow the instructions of bankspeople and safety signs. |
| Old Bob's Trail | 🟢 Open | Green: Easy | |
| Verderers Trail | 🟢 Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Freeminers Trail | 🟡 Open | Red: Difficult | The final descent of Freeminers (known as Boneyard) is closed with a signed diversion to the top of Launchpad. Please follow the red/blue arrows—the diversion uses the end of the Verderers Trail. |
Downhill trails
| Trail Name | Current Status | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countdown | 🟢 Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Launchpad | 🔴 Closed for maintenance | Blue: Moderate | A diversion is in place which goes from the bottom of Countdown, round the push up back to the top of Countdown, and then returning to the Cycle Centre via Verderers. Do not ride on closed trails and please ride with care. |
| Flatlands | 🟢 Open | Red: Difficult | |
| Twisted Sister | 🟢 Open | Red: Difficult | |
| Sheepskull | 🟡 Open with temporary closures every other Saturday | Black: Severe | Every other Saturday, DTV will be working to alter the line of the trail in places. There will be temporary closures whilst they work, so please ride with care as the trail may have changed since last ridden. |
| Y2K | 🟢 Open | Black: Severe | |
| Endo | 🟢 Open | Black: Severe | |
| Mr Rooty | 🟢 Open | Black: Severe | |
| Corkscrew | 🟡 Open with a diversion | Black: Severe | There will be a temporary diversion in place whilst work takes place on the middle section of Corkscrew. Please ride with care. |
| Elephant Man | 🟢 Open | Black: Severe | |
| Dodger | 🟢 Open | Black: Severe | |
| Ski Run | 🟢 Open | Double Black: Extreme | |
| Cougar | 🟢 Open | Double Black: Extreme | |
| GBU | 🔴 Closed for maintenance | Double Black: Extreme | An exact reopening date isn't confirmed, as this will depend on ground conditions. |
Skills areas
| Trail Name | Current Status | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners Skills Area | 🟢 Open | Green: Easy | |
| Intermediate Skills Area | 🟢 Open | Blue: Moderate | |
| Freeminers Skills Area | 🟡 Partially open | Red: Difficult | The Freeminers Skills Area is open apart from the final jump in the jumpline. Take care and be aware of other riders at the end, as it now joins the drop line. |
| Pump Track | 🟢 Open | N/A |
