Dragon's Back Trail – Mallards Pike Lake Café loop from West Dean

Dragon's Back Trail – Mallards Pike Lake Café loop from West Dean

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Dragon's Back Trail – Mallards Pike Lake Café loop from West Dean

01:46

24.1km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.16 km for 313 m

After 6.50 km for 251 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.93 km

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Highlight • MTB Park

A brilliant final descent on the blue route, and probably the one you've been waiting for!

With some rollers, big 180 degree berms and corking views, this fast and fantastic descent is a real treat.

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9.85 km

Dragon's Back Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a fast and fun section of the blue route. The initial 4 mile climb is worth the reward.

This was the first time I've seen the limitations of my bike as it only just handled this section!

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10.1 km

Verderers' Red Trail

Highlight • Trail

fingers on your brakes

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10.9 km

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike shop and cafe. Super yummy food and good coffee. What more could you want? There is an outside cafe that serves pizza and coffee to go in the …

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19.3 km

Mallards Pike Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant lakeside cafe at Mallards Pike where you'll find some brilliant walking and MTB trails nearby.

I'd highly recommend the hot chocolates after a filthy, wet and cold ride!

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22.6 km

Oakenhill Wood

Forest

23.4 km

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Highlight • Historical Site

On a hill above the village, this church is right on the edge of the forest.

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23.8 km

Dean Forest Cycles & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice shop and cafe with some parking. They carry a good range of gear in the shop and you can end up coming out with more than expected.

Staff are …

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24.0 km

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.72 km

2.11 km

780 m

761 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

2.64 km

1.44 km

1.30 km

828 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Dragon's Back Trail – Mallards Pike Lake Café loop from West Dean

Final Descent on Verderers Trail (Blue)

Dragon's Back Trail

Verderers' Red Trail

Pedalabikeaway Café & Bike Shop

Mallards Pike Lake Café

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Dean Forest Cycles & Café

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

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