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
Parking charges apply at Cannop Cycle Centre.
You can now use RingGo at Cannop Cycle Centre which allows you to pay for parking online or via an app. Please download the Ringo App before travelling if you can.
Pay for parking on your phone in 5 easy steps:
1. Open the RingGo app, or download for free if you haven’t already got it, using the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
2. Log in with your RingGo details, or register as a new user.
3. Select your location by entering the 3–6 digit number shown on the parking signs.
4. Enter your number plate and choose how long you’d like to park for. Remember, you can extend this later.
5. Choose to add any handy parking reminders you need, then just tap to pay.
And you’re good to go! Your details are saved so next time, you can park even faster.
If you’re not a smartphone user, you can still use RingGo to pay for your parking by calling 0203 046 0063. You can also register and book parking with RingGo online.
Location Codes - 31013 (car), 31014 (minibus or motorhome), 31015 (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 January 2021
Cannop Cycle Centre is open for local exercise. We welcome local, responsible mountain bikers at our waymarked cycle trails and on hard stone forest roads, this is not a time for challenging yourself. It is important to avoid injury and reduce the pressure on our staff and the emergency services.
Please come fully prepared and be self-sufficient for your visit:
- Make sure your bike is in full working order
- Make sure you have a backpack which contains: First aid kit, water, snacks, spare inner tube, pump, small repair kit, map, fully charged mobile phone.
- 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 portable toilets available |
| Cycling Trails | Open |
| Skills area | Open |
| Café | Closed |
| Shop | Click and Collect only |
| Bike hire | Closed until further notice |
| Uplift service | Closed |
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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