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
How to find us
You will find Mallards Pike Lake half way along the road between Parkend and Blakeney.
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.
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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
| Peak charges (1 April - 31 October) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £7.00 |
| Early bird - exit before 10.30am | £2.00 |
| After 5pm | £2.00 |
| Off peak charges (1 November - 30 March) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £5.00 |
| Early bird - exit before 10.30am | £1.00 |
| After 5pm | £1.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/motorhomes - peak £10.00, off peak £8.00
Coaches/minibuses with trailers - peak £12.00, off peak £10.00
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Visiting Mallards Pike Lake updated 1 July 2020
Our car park is now open. We are sure many people will be keen to get out and about, so to avoid crowds, please be aware you may need to be prepared to make the necessary decision to turn around if the car park looks busy, or is full, and come another time.
We are working hard to find a way to start to reopen our other facilities but will only do so when we are happy that it is safe for our visitors and staff alike and that social distancing is possible. Please support us as we are doing our best for you: be kind to our staff and your fellow visitors.
| Car park | Open |
| Toilets | Open |
| Walking Trails | Open |
| Running Trails | Open |
| Café | Open Thursday to Monday, takeaway only |
| Go Ape | Closed |
| Forest Segway | Closed |
When you visit the nation’s forests, remember it is your responsibility to follow the new guidance on staying safe outside your home. We are cleaning our car parking machines throughout the day but for your own safety please bring hand sanitiser with you to use after touching the machines.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of touching the car park payment machines, you may want to consider becoming a member. As well as supporting the forest you will receive a 12 month car park pass. Find out more.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Mallards Pike Lake
