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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Coleford

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Coleford

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Coleford

01:52

6.53km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

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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2.55 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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2.65 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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2.77 km

View of Cannop Ponds

Highlight • Rest Area

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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3.50 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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4.00 km

These stones are remnants of an old tramway, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. Once part of a transportation system used to carry goods or passengers, they serve as a tangible link to the area's industrial history.

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4.24 km

Union Colliery Disaster Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Monument for the disaster in the mine a nice place to stop refuel before hitting the great but tough climbs through the valley above the Colliery 👍

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6.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

407 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

1.99 km

758 m

271 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

88 %

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Coleford

Mallards Pike Lake

Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

View of Cannop Ponds

View of Cannop Ponds

Historic Tramway Path

Union Colliery Disaster Memorial

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