Mallards Pike Lake
Enjoy an easy stroll around this pretty lake in the Forest of Dean. There's a well surfaced trail running around the lake which is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There's also a car park at the southern end of the lake and a nice picnic area. Trails head off into the surrounding woodland towards Staple-Edge Wood and Blakeney Walk Woods.
The Forest of Dean Family Route passes the lake so you could pick this up to extend your exercise. Heading west will take you to the RSPB's wildlife rich Nagshead Nature Reserve and the delightful Cannop Ponds. Just north of there you will find the splendid Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
The area is also popular with mountain bikers with a series of downhill MTB trails suitable for abilities. These include technical down hill lines, fast flow jump lines and steep sections. There's also a Family Cycle Trail, just along the link path after the Go Ape Cabin.
Postcode
GL14 2UH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Mallards Pike Lake Ordnance Survey Map 
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Mallards Pike Lake Open Street Map 
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Mallards Pike Lake OS Map 
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Mallards Pike Lake Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Mallards Café is located in lovely spot next to the lake with outdoor seating available. They serve Delicious home-made cakes, treats, sandwiches and soups.
Dog Walking
The woodland trails are ideal for dog walking and the cafe mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
A frozen Mallards Pike lake
Forest close to Mallards Pike Lake
Mallards Pike Lake
Mallards Pike Lake
Llama trekking experience, Forest of Dean. Treks are available, starting from the Speech House Hotel, either with llamas or donkey/pony and trap. Here the animals are resting at Mallards Pike Lake whilst the trekkers take on refreshments.
Participant in high wire forest adventure. A 'Go Ape' experience operates at Mallards Pike Lake.
Tall trees and Go Ape.
Top lake. The lakes were constructed by the Forestry Commission. The upper lake, shown here, is set aside for conservation.