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South West England

Gloucestershire

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

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

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

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6

riders

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

00:24

5.52km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

520 m

Speech House Road Crossing

Highlight • Cycleway

Take great care when crossing Speech House Road here on the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail loop. After miles and miles of blissful traffic-free cycleways you'll need to get …

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2

1.38 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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3

1.48 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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4

1.59 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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5

2.32 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

2.65 km

Fungi on Fallen Log

Highlight • Forest

If you’re fascinated by fungi then keeps your eyes peeled for this stupendous stump!

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5.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

1.28 km

834 m

750 m

525 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.54 km

834 m

711 m

422 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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12°C

23 %

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