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View of Cannop Ponds – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Whitecroft

View of Cannop Ponds – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Whitecroft

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View of Cannop Ponds – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Whitecroft

01:24

20.1km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.88 km

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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6.59 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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7.44 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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7.54 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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8.40 km

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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9.10 km

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean

Highlight • Forest

A quite stunning trail for all abilities and contraptions. The trail is excellently maintained, with lots of little off-cuts for skills testing. Perfect for little ones to have a protected, …

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11.6 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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16.0 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!

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

2.11 km

2.05 km

1.09 km

271 m

Surfaces

9.61 km

4.40 km

3.01 km

2.44 km

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of Cannop Ponds – Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean loop from Whitecroft

Parkend Station, Dean Forest Railway

View of Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

Cannop Ponds

Speech House Road Crossing

Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean

Cathedral Stained Glass Window, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Mallards Pike Lake Café

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