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Pedalabikeaway located at Cannop Valley Cycle Centre near Coleford in the Forest of Dean

About Pedalabikeaway

'Pedalabikeaway - cycling for everyone in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley'

Now in two fantastic locations!

Pedalabikeaway is the only bike hire company in the Forest of Dean where all the cycling trails depart from - from the scenic 10-mile, traffic-free Family Trail, to the more challenging Verderers’ and Freeminers mountain bike trails and a wide range of downhill tracks - there is literally riding for everyone!

• Direct access to all trails
• Large hire fleet inc. leisure bxikes and e-bikes
• Dog friendly café
• Large car park
• Large mountain bike skills area
• Bike shop
• Toilets, showers and bike wash
• Bike workshop

NEW FOR 2021

Pedalabikeaway is pleased to announce that they have a new bike hire location in the Wye Valley! Based at the NDAC (National Diving and Activity Centre) just outside Chepstow, they are based at the start of the brand new Wye Valley Greenway. A 7km traffic free trail that goes to Tintern through the 1.1km Tidenham Tunnel, running alongside the beautiful river Wye and finishing at the 12th Century Tintern Abbey. This unforgettable cycle path is open from April to October.

Opening hours in 2021

Open for pre-booked leisure bike hire daily from 9am - 5.30pm.

Pedalabikeaway have bikes for the whole family, including leisure and mountain bikes. Book up to Midnight the night before - BOOK HERE

The Wye Valley Greenway Trail

Looking for things to do with the kids? The new Wye Valley Greenway trail is the perfect day out!

The traffic-free trail winds its way 7km along the Wye Valley from the trail start at the National Dive and Activity Centre (NDAC) to the picturesque village of Tintern. It’s an entertaining journey that is made all the more special by travelling through a 1.1km long tunnel!

Greenway Trail

Difficulty:Green
Trail Length: 7km each way
Trail Time:2 hours to all day!
Highlights:12th Century Tintern Abby, the scenic Wye river, Tidenham Tunnel

 The trail surface is unpaved, so can be bumpy or muddy in the wet It is open April to October, daytime hours only It passes through the 1080 m long Tidenham tunnel (opened for the first time to the public in 2021) and provide a level track from the National Diving & Activity Centre to connect with existing trails in the Wye Valley that continue to Tintern.  

Book your bike hire here