Activities at Mallards Pike

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Activities at Mallards Pike

Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo Orienteering at Mallards Pike
Two runners in the forest
Running trails at Mallards Pike
Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails at Mallards Pike
Family cycling over bride
Colliers trail at Mallards Pike
people on Segways on a forest path
Go Ape Forest Segway at Mallards Pike
Go ape tree top adventure mallards pike
Go Ape Tree Top Challenge at Mallards Pike
Woman using a tramper with two walkers in the forest
Hire a Tramper at Mallards Pike
Family with dog walking along side of lake
Mallards Pike Path
Mallards Pike parkrun startline
parkrun at Mallards Pike
Lakeside benches in a forest
Picnics at Mallards Pike
Man touching a tree with his hand
Sensory Walk at Mallards Pike
Lady giving child a high five whilst both on paddleboards
Watersports at Mallards Pike

Nearby forests

Cafe at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean

Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands.

It is the ideal place for families to start their forest adventure, with a family activity trail, large forest-themed play area and Go Ape high ropes course. Explore the forest on foot using one of our walking trails, or bring your bikes and visit the wider forest using the Colliers Trail - our family-friendly cycling route.

A wooden boardwalk stretches over the water at Cannop Ponds. Blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

Cannop Ponds are two reservoirs within the Forest of Dean, originally created in 1820s to supply a waterwheel at Parkend Ironworks.

Today, they are used for fishing by the Yorkley Angling Club and the site makes an idyllic spot to view local birdlife. Enjoy the picturesque picnic area overlooking the ponds and look out for the Mandarin ducks, reed warblers and a pair of nesting mute swans.

View from Symonds Yat Rock in spring

Discover the ancient hill fort, spot birds of prey and enjoy a snack from the log cabin cafe.

There are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and over the famous Biblins Bridge, or a choice of circular walks into the forest itself. There is also a cycling trail linking Forest Holidays and Camping in the Forest site at Bracelands to Symonds Yat Rock.

Family paddling in a brook

Wenchford is a beautiful spot nestled deep within the forest with plenty of picnic tables and an easy access path.

Blackpool Brook trickles through the site under the dappled shade of the large oak trees. The paddling area is the perfect place to cool down in the hot summer months.

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