Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status

Forest of Dean Cycle Centre | Trail status

Updated 29th April 2025

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 NameCurrent StatusGradeDetails
Colliers TrailOpen with diversionsForest Road A diversion is in place, see map here - please follow signage. 
Old Bob's TrailOpenGreen: Easy  
Verderers TrailOpenBlue: Moderate 
Freeminers TrailOpen with diversionsRed: DifficultA few short diversions are in place due to ongoing works. 

Downhill trails

Trail NameCurrent StatusGradeDetails
CountdownOpenBlue: Moderate 
LaunchpadOpenBlue: Moderate 
FlatlandsOpenRed: Difficult 
Twisted SisterOpenRed: Difficult 
SheepskullOpenBlack: Severe 
Y2KOpenBlack: Severe 
EndoOpenBlack: Severe 
Mr RootyOpenBlack: Severe 
CorkscrewOpenBlack: Severe 
Elephant ManOpenBlack: Severe 
DodgerOpenBlack: Severe 
Ski RunOpenDouble Black: Extreme 
CougarOpenDouble Black: Extreme 
GBUOpenDouble Black: Extreme 

Skills areas

Trail NameCurrent StatusGradeDetails
Beginners Skills AreaOpenGreen: Easy 
Intermediate Skills AreaOpenBlue: Moderate 
Freeminers Skills AreaOpenRed: Difficult 
Pump TrackOpenN/A