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Ruspidge And Soudley

Soudley Ponds – Blaize Bailey Viewpoint loop from Upper Soudley

Moderate

5.0

(7)

45

hikers

Soudley Ponds – Blaize Bailey Viewpoint loop from Upper Soudley

02:23

8.51km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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187 m

Soudley Ponds

Highlight • Lake

This walk takes you behind the heritage centre in Soudley. it's worth a visit and has a cafe over looking the mill pond.

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2.58 km

Blaize Bailey Viewpoint

Highlight • River

This viewpoint on the Forest of Dean was constructed from the stone from a nearby disused railway bridge. On a good day you can see Gloucester Cathedral, Newnham on Severn …

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7.57 km

Soudley Ponds

Lake

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8.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

307 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

2.05 km

1.51 km

307 m

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