Family cycle route in Central Forest of Dean (Route 2)
This 12 mile family cycle trail utilizes the old railway lines to create a circular loop on hard surfaced gravel tracks, making it perfect for everyone no matter of age or ability.
A quite stunning trail for all abilities. The trail is excellently maintained, with lots of little off-cuts for skills testing. Perfect for little ones to have a protected, traffic-free bimble through the Forest.
Distance (approx): 12 Miles
Average Time: 1 - 2 hours with a few stops
Highlights
- Cannop ponds full of wild life
- Pretty village of Parkend with its local pubs
- Mallards Pike – A lake with a great café
- Cycle up on the traffic free routes hidden in the forest
- The famous sculpture trail with its stained glass window
Refreshments
- Beachenhurst Café - www.beechenhurstcafe.co.uk
- Fountain Inn Pub - www.thefountaininn.info
- Woodman Inn Pub - www.thewoodmanparkend.co.uk
- Mallards Pike Café - www.pedalabikeaway.co.uk/mallards-cafe
- Sculpture Trail -
www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
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