Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8.00 every day and the closing times are as follows:
November to February - 5:00pm
March - 6:30pm
April - 8:00pm
May to August - 9:00pm
September - 7:30pm
October - 6:30pm
How to find us
Take the B4226 Coleford-Cinderford road and at the crossroads with the B4234 turn north and follow the signs to the Cycle Centre.
From Coleford - number 30 bus (then 14 minute walk)
From Lydney - number 23 bus, change at Coleford to number 30 bus
From Cinderford - number 30 bus
51.8094715, -2.5693405
Parking and prices
Did you know you can now use your phone to pay for car parking with PaySmarti?
- Pay by phone - Call 01604 210 933 and follow instructions to pay
- Pay online - Visit paysmarti.co.uk to register and pay
- Already registered? Text 07537 404780
- Location Codes - 3019 (car), 3021 (minibus), 3035 (coach)
Card payments can also be made at the ticket machine located near the toilet block.
Parking Charges
| Peak charges (1 April - 31 October) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £7.00 |
| Off peak charges (1 November - 30 March) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £5.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/motorhomes - peak £10.00 off peak, £8.00
Coaches/minibuses with trailers - peak £12.00, off peak £10.00
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Visiting Cannop Cycle Centre updated 6 October 2020
Our car park at Cannop Cycle Centre is now open. We are sure many people will be keen to get out and about, so to avoid crowds, please be aware you may need to be prepared to make the necessary decision to turn around if the car park looks busy, or is full, and come another time.
Please come fully prepared and be self-sufficient for your visit:
- Make sure your bike is in full working order
- Make sure to bring and WEAR your helmet - if you don't own one you can purchase a helmet from Pedalabikeaway.
- Bring lots of water with you
- Make sure you have a backpack which contains: First aid kit, water, snacks, sun cream, spare inner tube, pump, small repair kit, map, mobile
- First Aid will not be available on site, make sure you ride within your limits, WEAR YOUR HELMET, if you do have an accident make your way back to your vehicle if you are able. Only call 999 if it is essential.
- Please respect others using the Forest - make sure you avoid crowds and maintain social distancing. The 2m rule applies to cyclists too.
Please support us as we are doing our best for you: be kind to our staff and your fellow visitors.
| Car park | Open |
| Toilets | Temporary portaloos available |
| Cycling Trails | Open |
| Skills area | Open |
| Café | Open - takeaway only (closed on Wednesdays) |
| Shop | Open 6 days a week (closed on Wednesdays) |
| Bike hire | Open 6 days a week (closed on Wednesdays) |
| Uplift service | Open |
When you visit the nation’s forests, remember it is your responsibility to follow the new guidance on staying safe outside your home. We are cleaning our car parking machines throughout the day but for your own safety please bring hand sanitiser with you to use after touching the machines.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of touching the car park payment machines, you may want to consider becoming a member. As well as supporting the forest you will receive a 12 month car park pass. Find out more.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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