There is a lot of flood damage on the Colliers trail as well as some fallen trees. Please ride with care - you may need to dismount in places.
Colliers trail at New Fancy
Colliers Trail
The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
The trail follows the route of the old railway which served the many coal mines (collieries) around the Forest. The remnants of many of these former mines are still visible today, along with the station names.
You can access the trail from a number of locations around the Forest of Dean, including the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, Beechenhurst, Cannop Ponds and Mallards Pike.
Fancy a shorter family route? Try the 5mile/8km ride from 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 on-site bike hire specialists at 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.
If you are interested in learning more about the local history, you can download the “Forest of Dean Hidden Heritage” app for free from your app store. This is packed full of information on each point of interest along the trail.
Trail information
New Fancy, New Fancy View Point, Lydney, GL15 4HR
Grade - Forest Road
Is this grade for you?
Expect: Gradients can be steep or variable. Surfaces may be uneven, loose or potholed. Navigation skills may be useful. Look out for other users, vehicles and forestry work.
Trail Length
9 miles (14.5 km)