20th September 2026 – at Speech House Field.
The Wild Boar Chase is an off-road cycle ride in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley using forest tracks, bridleways and short sections of minor roads.
Choose from longer, tougher routes to shorter easier routes. You can choose any shortcuts and/or change the distance you ride on the day, no need to inform us. Click any image to go to the entry form. :
SMALL BOAR – 22 MILES
All riders cycle all or most of the Small Boar. The small Boar will remain in the the Central woodlands of the Forest of Dean..
FULL BOAR – 43 MILES
Leaves the Small Boar, descends to the banks of the river Wye, then climbs back up to return to the Forest and join the remainder of the Small Boar route.
HOG SHORTCUT- 37 MILES
This shortcut cuts out 5.5 miles of distance and 500 ft of climbs.
WOODY SHORTCUT- 42 MILES
This shortcut cuts out 1.5 miles of distance and a 200 ft climb.
HUMBUG CHASE
The Humbug Chase is a shorter ride for 8-12 year olds.
It is an accompanied ride of about 8 miles with no road mileage and no road crossings.
Our Location
We are located in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, near Bristol and Gloucester and Chepstow in Wales. It is easily reached by road from the M48, M4, M5 and M50 motorways.
Organisers and Helpers
All the organisers and helpers on this event are volunteers.
All profit goes to local good causes.
Reg Charities: 1189930 & 1178015