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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

01:13

16.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.47 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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520 m

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 across this sometimes busy road safely before carrying on along the forest trails in peace.

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1.38 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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1.48 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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1.59 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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2.32 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 an eye out for Mandarin ducks and mute swans, both resident on the water. A tranquil area, this is a great picnic spot if you're hiking or cycling in the forest.

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10.1 km

Dowies & Shutcastle Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

There are lots of awesome flowy and rooty trails in this area. All super fun with some optional features and manageable drops. Just take your pick and head back up the fireroad to go again.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.38 km

1.26 km

942 m

750 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

3.07 km

2.37 km

1.99 km

711 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

24°C

9°C

0 %

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Cannop Ponds – View of Cannop Ponds loop from Forest of Dean

Speech House Road Crossing

Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds Picnic Area

View of Cannop Ponds

View of Cannop Ponds

Dowies & Shutcastle Trails

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