Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

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Mallards Pike Lake – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

03:04

44.5km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.4 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.75 km

The Cut

Lake

8.43 km

St Paul's Church, Parkend

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

12.1 km

Mineral Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

There are a multitude of options, you can't take a wrong turn!

Tip by

14.5 km

Forest of Dean

Forest

17.4 km

Flowing Forest Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast fire road watch out for walkers

Tip by

24.8 km

Blackpool Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Can you spot the remnants of the Roman Road near the bridge?

Tip by

27.5 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.

Tip by

27.7 km

Mallards Pike Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant lakeside cafe at Mallards Pike where you'll find some brilliant walking and MTB trails nearby.

I'd highly recommend the hot chocolates after a filthy, wet and cold ride!

Tip by

28.0 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely stunning trails and views.

Tip by

33.5 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.

Keep …

Tip by

44.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

9.43 km

2.55 km

1.56 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

10.5 km

6.32 km

1.49 km

1.24 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

8°C

-1°C

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Comments

February 21, 2026,Gloomy Gravel ☁️☁️ In the Forest 🌳🌳

Went out it the gloom expecting rain, so in full wet gear, but no rain hooray ☺️ very very wet on the ground, so very muddy again 💩💩💩 all good fun 😀

November 27, 2024,Chilled Gravel 🥶🥶

Much needed ride out ! With @gustov giving the motivation and great conversation 👌-3 chill in the air and a struggle to keep the legs moving. The trails and tracks in FOD are not making for easy biking following the rain and recent rallying! The thought of a couple of pints and warmth in The Miners Whitecroft keeping us going!!