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Mallards Pike Lake – Cathedral by Kevin Atherton loop from West Dean

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Mallards Pike Lake – Cathedral by Kevin Atherton loop from West Dean

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Mallards Pike Lake – Cathedral by Kevin Atherton loop from West Dean

03:41

13.7km

160m

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: April 5, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 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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1.84 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely stunning trails and views.

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2.33 km

Cyril Hart Arboretum

Highlight • Natural Monument

Collection of beautiful trees from around the world.

forestryengland.uk/the-cyril-hart-arboretum

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7.52 km

The Forest of Dean sculpture trail is an extraordinary group of artworks spread through this area, whisking you away into another world. The Cathedral sculpture by artist Kevin Atherton is one of the most awe-inspiring.

This phenomenal work of stained glass hangs above the trail, creating a sublime window into the cathedral of the forest itself. When the sun catches it, the effect is fantastic.

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7.54 km

Cathedral Stained Glass Window, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the original items ever changing sculpture trail, worth a visit either by bike or on foot.

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8.07 km

Gathering Art Installation

Highlight • Structure

Gathering’, is an interactive and colourful artwork that encourages physical engagement from visitors who encounter it. Created by artist Julian Wild, the sculpture consists of 12 coloured metal vertical forms grouped together in a clearing to represent natural structures found in the woodland, recalling shoots growing out of the ground. Joined to these structures are several mirror-polished stainless-steel elements that resemble the shape of woodland fungi.

Julian worked with local school children at Heart of the Forest School, and included their ideas for incorporating tactile touch points, reflective surfaces and colours into the final piece. Alongside the smooth surfaces of the fungi, texture panels are hidden on some of the sculptures for people to find, which enhances the experience of the artwork for visually impaired visitors.

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11.0 km

Russell's Inclosure

Forest

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.89 km

385 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

5.27 km

1.05 km

565 m

432 m

385 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Mallards Pike Lake – Cathedral by Kevin Atherton loop from West Dean

Mallards Pike Lake

Mallards Pike Lake

Forest Path

Cyril Hart Arboretum

Cathedral by Kevin Atherton

Cathedral Stained Glass Window, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Gathering Art Installation

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