Forest Raceway · Off-Road Racing
The Future of Outdoor Racing
Outdoor racing has always been an important part of Forest Raceway. From rediscovering the old circuit at Steam Mills to opening the track in 2025, our club has shown what can be achieved when members work together.
We’re now looking ahead to the next chapter: bringing a basic off-road track back to Steam Mills after the current works, while exploring the possibility of a national-sized off-road racing venue at Forest Oak Farm.
Steam Mills Outdoor Track — Temporarily Closed
Steam Mills Recreation Ground is undergoing works to create cycle dirt jumps alongside the RC track. Outdoor racing is currently on hold while these works are carried out.
Plans are in place for a basic off-road track to reappear at Steam Mills once the works are complete. There is no confirmed reopening date yet, so please check club announcements for updates before travelling.
How It Started
Rediscovering a piece of local RC racing history.
From an Old Circuit to a New Beginning
At the Coleford Motor Show in 2023, members of our committee discovered that an RC track had once existed at Steam Mills in Cinderford.
After some research and plenty of walking around the area, the original site was found, with visible signs of the old circuit still remaining.
The committee approached Cinderford Town Council to explore the possibility of bringing the site back to life. Following discussions and planning, the club worked towards establishing an outdoor racing venue for the local RC community.
The circuit opened in the summer of 2025, giving the club a dedicated place for off-road racing and a foundation to build on.
What Happens Next?
Two parts to the future of Forest Raceway’s outdoor racing.
The Nearer-Term Plan
A Basic Track at Steam Mills
Once the current recreation-ground works are complete, plans are in place for a basic off-road track to reappear at Steam Mills.
This would give us a route towards bringing outdoor club racing back to the site. The exact arrangements and timing will depend on the works and what can be put in place afterwards.
The Bigger Ambition
A National-Sized Off-Road Venue
We’re also looking at plans for a national-sized off-road racing venue at Forest Oak Farm, alongside our indoor facility.
This is a longer-term ambition that would take significant planning, work and resources. It represents an exciting opportunity for the club, but it is not yet a completed or confirmed facility.
Looking Ahead
Building Something for the Future
Our aim is to keep off-road racing moving forward while working towards a venue that could support racing on a much bigger scale.
Steam Mills and Forest Oak Farm represent different parts of that journey: the possibility of a basic return at our existing outdoor site, and the longer-term prospect of a national-sized facility.
Both plans will take time, and we’ll share more information as developments become clearer.
Steam Mills: The Track as It Was Last Year
A look back at the outdoor track before the current recreation-ground works.
How You Can Help
Developing and maintaining RC racing facilities takes time, hard work and funding. Club members have already put a great deal of effort into bringing Steam Mills back to life, and future developments will need the same community spirit.
We’re always pleased to hear from people who want to support the club, get involved with future projects or discuss potential sponsorship and assistance from local businesses.
If you’d like to get involved, please contact the committee.
Contact the Club ↗Thank you for supporting Forest Raceway.
We’ll keep members and visitors updated as the Steam Mills works progress and our plans for a national-sized off-road venue at Forest Oak Farm develop.