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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

01:35

17.8km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.48 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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213 m

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the steam trains, great vantage point from the station footbridge.

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893 m

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Highlight • Historical Site

On a hill above the village, this church is right on the edge of the forest.

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2.70 km

Oakenhill Wood

Forest

5.53 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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6.50 km

Nice steady fire track climb. If you fancy a challenge try one of the single track climbs, for a more direct route to Staple Edge ....enjoy. There is a climb following the distant treeline in picture 👍

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14.8 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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15.1 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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17.5 km

Woodsman Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great central pub for a stop for drinks or food great outside space to the front and rear.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

2.02 km

1.02 km

569 m

182 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.55 km

1.92 km

736 m

422 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

25°C

12°C

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Mallards Pike Lake

Staple Edge Climb

Fungi on Fallen Log

View of Cannop Ponds

Woodsman Inn

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