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View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

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View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

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View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

01:24

5.40km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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894 m

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.01 km

Cafe with Outdoor Seating

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cafe stop with outdoor seating

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1.74 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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2.47 km

View of Cannop Ponds

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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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2.59 km

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

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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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2.69 km

Cannop Ponds

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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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3.55 km

Speech House Road Crossing

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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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5.40 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.21 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.44 km

763 m

381 m

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Monday 20 July

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View of Cannop Ponds – Cannop Ponds loop from West Dean

Mallards Pike Lake

Cafe with Outdoor Seating

View of Cannop Ponds

View of Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Cannop Ponds

Speech House Road Crossing

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