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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
197 trails
- E-Bike
163 trails
- Hike
128 trails
- Trail Running
128 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 165
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 198
- Trails E-Bike
- 163
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 128
- Trails Trail Running
- 128
- Total Distance
- 63 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,285 ft
- Total Vertical
- 886 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 963 ft
- Reports
- 1,667
- Photos
- 2,321
- Completed Counter
- 106,280
Articles
Race Report: 2025 Schwalbe British 4X Series Rounds 5 & 6 – Shredhill, Gloucestershire
Jul 22, 2025 from pinkbike.com
A cornerstone of the British 4X Series for many years, this fast, flowing track is always a favourite for riders and spectators.
Race Report: 100% Mini Downhill Round 1 Forest of Dean
Feb 2, 2023 from pinkbike.com
The biggest little race of the year took place at the Forest of Dean last weekend.
Video: How the 417 Bikepark's New Progressive Jump Line Came to Life
Oct 28, 2020 from pinkbike.com
The infamous Rut Jam track is reborn in a totally new guise.
Video & Race Report: Forest of Dean Mini Downhill - Round 2
Mar 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Riders take on a wet and wild course in the Forest of Dean for the second round of the Mini DH series.
Sub Regions
- Cheltenham (37)
- Leckhampton Hill (34)
- Churchill (1)
- Coleford (4)
- Gloucester (154)
- Ellwood (17)
- Flyup 417 Bike Park (20)
- Forest of Dean (117)
- North Nibley (1)
- Westonbirt Arboretum (0)
Popular Gloucestershire Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,438 ft • 8 ft • 2,400 •
The first purpose built trail for 4 wheel bikes at the Forest of Dean
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 1,329 ft • 48 ft • 2,355 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 48 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 2,255 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,831 ft • 0 ft • 2,252 •
New red grade downhill trail called , bullt with Dean Trail Volunteers incorporating some sections of Ski and featuring newly built sections.
• 90 ★ 2.8 • 4,396 ft • 97 ft • 2,252 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 994 ft • 0 ft • 2,228 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.3 • 3,730 ft • 57 ft • 2,210 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Gloucestershire Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.3 • 6 miles • 555 ft • 8 • Loop •
Trailforks route created for the Verderers marked trail (Blue). This links all 8 trails of the Verderers ,...
★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 1,777 ft • 9 • Loop •
2015 Christmas Ride - Classic short course of the best of the Dowies and Shutcastle Trails
11 miles • 1,771 ft • 2 •
Ellwood located in the Forest of Dean is close to the trail centre at Pedal a Bike Away. Unlike the trail...
Photos of Gloucestershire Mountain Bike
Videos of Gloucestershire Mountain Bike
trail: Blue Raccoon
0:04 |
18 |
May 5, 2026
trail: Verderers - Wizards Sleeve
0:08 |
25 |
Apr 10, 2026
trail: Forest Road
0:19 |
56 |
Dec 29, 2024
0:10 |
56 |
Oct 9, 2024
trail: Cheese Roller
0:15 |
179 |
Nov 8, 2022
0:20 |
184 |
Nov 2, 2022
trail: Sheepskull Top
0:19 |
95 |
Oct 26, 2022
trail: Corkscrew
0:57 |
111 |
Sep 9, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| xWI451 | ridden | route | activity #99440612 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 6:29am Jul 18, 2026 |
| SashaunH0Fb | add | report | activity #99292278 and 1 more | Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:23am Jul 16, 2026 |
| SashaunH0Fb | checkin | trail | activity #99292259 and 3 more | Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:22am Jul 16, 2026 |
| SashaunH0Fb | ridden | trail | activity #99292258 and 3 more | Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:22am Jul 16, 2026 |
| whiter74 | wishlist | region | activity #99230556 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 4:39am Jul 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I wouldn't rate this as a Red. It's more like... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 10:21am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | I was wrong, it's Tight and Twisty that's... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 2:34am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | The name is appropriate. It’s signed as... | Sep 22, 2025 @ 5:39am Sep 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Closed - awaiting rain | Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:16pm Aug 24, 2025 | ||
| skillpark | Great bike park they just need to update the... | Jul 27, 2025 @ 4:24am Jul 27, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 10k Badge28 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k20 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge28 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k20 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Flyup 417 Bike Park | bike park | Gloucester | |
| Highfield Pumptrack | skill park | North Nibley | |
| Cheltenham Pump Track | skill park | Cheltenham | |
| Castle Batch Pumptrack | skill park | Churchill | |
| Redhill | skill park | Gloucester |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Fly up Forest of dean/Gawton
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Bigfoot MBC
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FLOWSTORE
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Slam69 - More than a Bicycle ShopBike Shop
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Pedal-a-bike-awayBike Shop
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Leisure Lakes BikesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 197 | 63 miles | 20,121 ft | 42 miles | 886 ft | 2,320 | 1,698 | 14 | 82,807 | |||
| E-Bike | 163 | 52 miles | 14,570 ft | 32 miles | 791 ft | 1,562 | 2 | 13,040 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 49 ft | 351 | ||||||||
| Hike | 128 | 42 miles | 12,497 ft | 27 miles | 797 ft | 1,586 | 1 | 2,776 | ||||
| Trail Running | 128 | 42 miles | 12,497 ft | 27 miles | 797 ft | 2 | 1,588 | 1 | 1,090 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucestershire
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What are the best places to ride in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gloucestershire?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gloucestershire are:
- Ski Run (4.5/5)
- Blue Raccoon (4.5/5)
- Sheep Skull (4.4/5)
- Verderers - Soup Dragon (4.4/5)
- Igneous (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gloucestershire?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gloucestershire are:
- July (363 activities)
- August (310 activities)
- September (306 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Gloucestershire?
The longest trail in Gloucestershire is Peregrine Path at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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