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
Pay for your parking with cash, debit/credit card or use the RingGo app. We recommend downloading the app to your phone before you visit.
You can also use RingGo by pre-booking online or calling 0203 046 0063 with location code 31013 (for cars) or 31014 (minibus or motorhome).
There is a small convenience charge for using this service. See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.
Forest of Dean members park for free. Buy your Membership now for £40 and simply display your pass in your vehicle without queuing for a ticket. Parking charges and memberships help us to look after the Forest of Dean for everyone.
Parking Charges
| Peak charges (1 April - 31 October) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £4.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.00 |
| All day | £8.00 |
| Off peak charges (1 November - 31 March) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/motorhomes - £12.00 (peak), £10.00 (off peak)
Coaches/minibuses with trailers - £14.00 (peak), £12.00 (off peak)
Additional information
Facilities and access
When visiting Forest of Dean Cycle Centre please make sure you only ride on our waymarked cycle trails or on hard-stone forest roads. 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 and WEAR YOUR HELMET.
- Know your location at all times and have a mobile phone to raise help. If you do have an accident make your way back to your vehicle if you are able to. Only call 999 if it is essential.
- Please respect other visitors - the forest is a popular place and you will probably come across walkers, runners or horse riders during your visit. Please be polite and be kind to each other.
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