Donate
Love riding the Forest of Dean trails? Then you’ve already got something in common with us, we love them too! But here’s the truth; building and maintaining great trails costs serious cash.
Why
your donation matters
We’re a 100% volunteer-run charity, powered by caffeine, Mary’s cakes, and your support. Every metre of trail, every shovel, and every bag of stone exists because of generous folks like you.
Your donation, big or small, keeps the dirt flying, the berms flowing, and the smiles coming.
WHY YOUR DONATION MATTERS
Fun fact: it costs over £15,000 to build just 100 metres of trail.
That covers planning, marking out, digging, shaping, surfacing, drainage, the whole shebang.
What’s not included? The hundreds of hours our volunteers give for free, purely for the love of riding.
YOUR DONATIONS GO STRAIGHT BACK INTO:
- Building new trails like Boneyard and Adit
- Repairing and maintaining the classics we all love
- Buying tools and materials (spades don’t grow on trees!)
- Keeping volunteers safe and equipped
Every penny you give helps keep the Forest’s trails world-class and keeps riders of all ages and abilities stoked.
HOW TO DONATE
It couldn’t be easier.
DONATE VIA PAYPAL
Send any amount you like. From £1 to £1,000,000, we’re genuinely grateful for every penny (and if you do fancy the million, we’ll name a trail after you!).
Want to make an even bigger impact?
Set up a regular donation, the cost of a coffee or a pint each week adds up fast! Regular supporters help us plan ahead, order materials, and dream big.
DONATE YOUR OLD MTB GEAR
Got a garage full of “one-day-I’ll-use-that” bike bits? Clear it out and do good at the same time!
We happily accept quality MTB parts and clothing, we’ll sell them at our table sales or on our eBay store to raise trail funds.
So, tidy that shed, dig deep (literally and figuratively), and help us turn old kit into new trails.
If it’s in good condition and bike-related, we’ll find it a new home, and your donation helps keep the forest rolling. Just drop it off at the Pedalabikeaway shop or Forestry England office, or to one of our table sales.
100% FOR THE TRAILS
Every donation, every pound raised, and every bit of kit sold goes right back into the trails. No admin fluff. No hidden fees. Just more mud, more flow, and more fun for everyone.
Your support keeps DTV (and the trails) alive and thriving. So go on, hit that button and be part of the dig, even if you can’t swing a spade.