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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

03:26

12.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Parking

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155 m

Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Very peaceful. Loads of bird life and a nice little ice cream van. Apparently good fishing as bike aren't allowed around pond.

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1.09 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.

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1.60 km

These stones are remnants of an old tramway, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. Once part of a transportation system used to carry goods or passengers, they serve as a tangible link to the area's industrial history.

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6.14 km

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A hidden gem within the forest! So much fun exploring this site, definitely worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the remnants of the old tramway.

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8.38 km

Mary Rose Young Pottery Gallery

Highlight • Structure

The buildings here are notable in themselves, sitting in a little dip below the road. The artist Mary Rose Young lives and works here, producing extraordinary, brightly coloured pottery. Visit …

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9.63 km

Edale House

Highlight • Pub

Friendly pub.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

565 m

506 m

499 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

2.93 km

1.18 km

951 m

635 m

505 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

53 %

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

Cannop Ponds

View of Cannop Ponds

Historic Tramway Path

Darkhill Ironworks Ruins

Mary Rose Young Pottery Gallery

Edale House

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