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Forest Of Dean
Coleford

View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from Perrygrove Railway

Moderate

5.0

(1)

23

hikers

View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from Perrygrove Railway

03:28

12.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

426 m

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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2

892 m

Nagshead Plantation Trail

Highlight • Forest

If you're in search of loam, you have come to the right place. Super fun, steep in places descent with lots of flow. It was super fresh in the summer of 2k18 so should be running pretty fast now.

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3

2.75 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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4

3.99 km

Edale House

Highlight • Pub

Friendly pub.

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5

6.38 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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6

7.11 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice meeting hub while out exploring FOD plenty of picnic benches, cafe and a great walking loop of the pond, both lower and upper sections.

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7

7.22 km

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great area for a stop during your biking and hiking adventure. On the edge of Cannop ponds, with a nice van (during season) selling hot and cold food and drinks 👍

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8

7.32 km

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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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

969 m

581 m

246 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

2.12 km

1.42 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

377 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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