Explore the beauty of nature on a bike ride along the circular family trail in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Also known as The Colliers Trail, (not to be confused with the Colliers Trail cycle route 24 from Limpley Stoke).
It is an old railway track that has been resurfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The stunning woodland paths of the Forest of Dean make for a super fun family bike ride in nature. The Colliers trail is part of a wide network of mountain biking trails and pumpntracks for cycling activites in the Forest of Dean.
Colliers Trail – Family Bike Trail
Distance: 14.5 k / 9 miles
Time: 2 hours ( More like 3.5 with little ones and plenty of stops)
Traffic free? Yes, although there are two roads to cross during.
Parking: Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, New Rd, Cannop, Coleford GL16 7EH
Start/ Finish: Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
On route: The route starts at the Forest of Dean cycling centre where you can visit the café, use the facilities, they also do bike hire here.
The trail takes you through beautiful woodland and to many highlights of the forest, including Cannop Ponds, the Forest of Dean Sculpture trail, and the lake at Mallards Pike.
There are lots of picnic spots along the way, making it a perfect day out in nature with the kids.
We absolutely loved it and the kids enjoyed trying out the pump tracks at the end!
There are cages at the Cycle Centre and Mallards Pike as well as a kiosk at Cannop Ponds so plenty of places to get a coffee or ice-cream 🍦☕️
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Cotswold Little Explorers 
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