Family Cycle Trail at Cannop Ponds

Family Cycle Trail (Colliers Trail)

A waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

You can access the family cycle trail from a number of locations around the Forest of Dean, including the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, Beechenhurst and Mallards Pike.

Fancy a shorter family route? Try the 5-mile/8km ride from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre or Beechenhurst on the waymarked Hicksters Way Loop.

To find out about cycle hire, tag-a-longs or electric bikes, contact our bike hire specialists who can be found at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre.

This is a shared use trail and so you will come across walkers, dogs and runners on your way around. Please watch out for other people and take care when passing.

Activity information

Cannop Ponds, West Dean, Lydney, GL15 4JS
Grade - Forest Road
Is this trail for you?
Forest roads are suitable for beginner or novice cyclists.
Trail Length
9 miles (14.5 km)