Help stop the spread of coronavirus. Stay home, stay safe – please do not come to our forests - Read our COVID-19 guidance
Forest operations begin in the Awres Glow area of the site from Tuesday 4 Feb. Please observe and follow all diversions and safety signage - Keep up to date on our Facebook page
Please be aware of the road closure from the A48 at Blakeney to Wenchford and Mallards Pike will remain in place for some time. Please follow the diversion in place to get to sites - Keep up to date on our Facebook page
Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Open every day except Christmas Day.  The site opens at 8.00 every day and the closing times are as follows:

November-February   17.00
March                         18.30
April                            20.00
May - August              21.00
Sept                            19.30
Oct                              18.30

Read our visitor information regarding coronavirus

How to find us

How to find us
Parkend, Gloucestershire
Sat Nav Postcode: GL15 4HD
By Car

You will find Mallards Pike Lake half way along the road between Parkend and Blakeney.  

By Public Transport

From Coleford - number 23 bus, change at Bream to number 727 bus (then a 20 minute walk)

From Lydney - number 717 bus (then a 20 minute walk)

From Cinderford - number 717 bus, change at Blakeney to number 727 bus.  

OS Grid Ref
SO637093
Get directions

51.7822264, -2.5290478

Parking and prices

Did you know you can now use your phone to pay for car parking with PaySmarti?

  • Pay by phone - Call 01604 210 933 and follow instructions to pay
  • Pay online - Visit paysmarti.co.uk to register and pay
  • Already registered? Text 07537 404780
  • Location Codes - 3022 (car), 3037 (minibus), 3043 (coach)

Please note: Signal is poor at Mallards Pike Lake, and so if you would like to pay by phone please do so before you arrive.

 

Card payments can also be made at the main ticket machine located near the toilet block.

 

Parking Charges

The money you pay for parking helps us to look after the forests. Read how
Charges at peak times (weekends, school holidays, bank holidays)
Up to 2 hours £3.00
Up to 4 hours £4.00
All day £5.00
Off peak charges (weekdays, term time only)
Up to 2 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £3.00
All day £4.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses - peak £8.00, off peak £6.00

Coaches - peak £10.00, off peak £8.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member - Find out more about our membership offer
Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Disabled parking available

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Guide
Accessible toilet
Assistant dogs welcome
Baby changing facilities
Cafe
Dogs allowed
Toilets

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4800
E-Mail Address
westengland@forestryengland.uk
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mallardspikelake

Activities at Mallards Pike Lake

two boys cycling in the forest on a cycle route
Family cycle trail at Mallards Pike Lake
Segway users on a forest trail
Go Ape Forest Segway at Mallards Pike
Go ape tree top adventure mallards pike
Go Ape Tree Top Challenge at Mallards Pike
Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo Orienteering at Mallards Pike Lake
Mallards Pike parkrun startline
parkrun at Mallards Pike
Picnic table within bluebells
Picnics at Mallards Pike Lake
adults on a run on a woodland trail
Running trails at Mallards Pike Lake
Walking boots in autumn
Walking trails at Mallards Pike Lake
boy enjoying kayaking on the river
Watersports at Mallards Pike Lake
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