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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

03:04

44.8km

560m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.3 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.75 km

The Cut

Lake

8.43 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.

Tip by

12.1 km

Mineral Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

There are a multitude of options, you can't take a wrong turn!

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14.4 km

Forest of Dean

Forest

17.4 km

Flowing Forest Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast fire road watch out for walkers

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27.3 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady firetrack climb alongside Mallards Pike. Plenty of single track trails from the main track if you fancy more of a challenge either up or downhill.

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27.6 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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27.9 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely stunning trails and views.

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29.8 km

New Fancy Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

This viewpoint is a perfect example of how an industrial past can be transformed into a wonderful place to enjoy the natural world. A coal mine was once here and …

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33.8 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Once the site of the Severn and Wye Railway, this area has been turned into an important habitat for the wildlife that's now abundant in this former industrial area.

Keep …

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44.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

9.00 km

2.94 km

1.94 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

10.3 km

6.79 km

1.60 km

1.31 km

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 21, 2026,Gloomy Gravel ☁️☁️ In the Forest 🌳🌳

Went out it the gloom expecting rain, so in full wet gear, but no rain hooray ☺️ very very wet on the ground, so very muddy again 💩💩💩 all good fun 😀

November 27, 2024,Chilled Gravel 🥶🥶

Much needed ride out ! With @gustov giving the motivation and great conversation 👌-3 chill in the air and a struggle to keep the legs moving. The trails and tracks in FOD are not making for easy biking following the rain and recent rallying! The thought of a couple of pints and warmth in The Miners Whitecroft keeping us going!!

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Mineral Loop Trail

Flowing Forest Trail

Mallards Pike Lake

Mallards Pike Lake Café

Mallards Pike Lake

New Fancy Viewpoint

View of Cannop Ponds

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