Cannop Ponds

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Cannop Ponds

Opening Hours

November to February: 8:00am – 5:00pm
March: 8:00am – 6:30pm
April: 8:00am – 8:00pm
May to August: 8:00am – 9:00pm
September: 8:00am – 7:30pm
October: 8:00am – 6:30pm

How to find us

Cannops Ponds is located approximately two miles east of Coleford.

West Dean, Lydney

Sat Nav Postcode: GL15 4JS

OS Grid Ref

SO610108

51.7887, -2.56982866

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Parking and Prices

There are no parking charges at Cannop Ponds.

Facilities and access

A mobile catering unit is on site daily in the Gloucestershire school holidays from 11am - 4pm and every weekend throughout the year. Silvia Davis Refreshments serve hot food and drinks plus cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Specials include Wild boar sausage or Venison sausage on a fresh long roll.

Assistant dogs welcome

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Contact Details

Landline Number

0300 067 4800

E-Mail Address

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Cannop Ponds

Enjoy the peaceful wildlife at Cannop Ponds today.

Explore Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds is an idyllic spot to view local birdlife, including mandarin ducks. Located beside the middle pond there is a large grassed area ideal for family games and picnics.

Please keep dogs under control and out of the water when fishermen are present.

At a glance

Walking trails
Dog walking
Cycling
Fishing
Picnic area
Mobile catering unit

Activities at Cannop Ponds

Cycling at Cannop Ponds

Picnics at Cannop Ponds

Walking at Cannop Ponds

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