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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Mallards Pike Lake Café – Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Mallards Pike Lake Café – Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

Moderate

17

riders

Mallards Pike Lake Café – Cannop Ponds loop from Lydney

02:50

39.3km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.3 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.15 km

Dean Forest Cycles & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice shop and cafe with some parking. They carry a good range of gear in the shop and you can end up coming out with more than expected.

Staff are …

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2

12.4 km

New Fancy Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

This viewpoint is a perfect example of how an industrial past can be transformed into a wonderful place to enjoy the natural world. A coal mine was once here and …

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3

19.3 km

Flowing Forest Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast fire road watch out for walkers

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4

22.7 km

Roley Poley Trail

Highlight • Trail

5

23.3 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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6

23.5 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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7

23.8 km

Mallards Pike Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Absolutely stunning trails and views.

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8

28.7 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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B

39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

11.4 km

3.36 km

2.05 km

1.90 km

484 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

11.2 km

7.22 km

4.13 km

2.72 km

1.13 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 3 July

27°C

14°C

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