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Cannop

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Located beside Cannop Ponds there is a large grassed area ideal for family games and picnics.  The popular fishing lake is an idyllic spot to view local birdlife, including Mandarin ducks. It also has good access to cycleways, please keep to the main family cycle trail rather than using the pondside paths.  There is a waymarked red trail for walkers starting and finishing at the picnic site.

The ponds are leased to Yorkley Angling Club for fishing, day tickets can be purchased from the club bailiff at the bankside.  Please keep dogs under control and out of the water when fishermen are present.

 

 

How to get there:

Cannop is in Forest Of Dean.
The ponds run adjacent to the B4234 Lydney to Lydbrook Road. The main access road is off the B4226 Coleford to Cinderford Road, close to the crossroads.
Coleford is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO610108
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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May

  • Nordic Walking
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
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  • Canoe & Kayak Sessions
    Tuesday 17 April 2012
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  • Trailblazer
    Saturday 26 May 2012

June

  • Canoe & Kayak Sessions
    Tuesday 17 April 2012
    Thursday 19 April 2012
    Tuesday 24 April 2012
    Thursday 26 April 2012
    Tuesday 1 May 2012
    Thursday 3 May 2012
    Tuesday 8 May 2012
    Thursday 10 May 2012
    Tuesday 15 May 2012
    Thursday 17 May 2012
    Tuesday 22 May 2012
    Thursday 24 May 2012
    Tuesday 29 May 2012
    Thursday 31 May 2012
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July

  • Nordic Walking
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Saturday 19 May 2012
    Saturday 14 July 2012
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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Heading over to the Forest again, for the bank holiday this weekend, and this will be the first place we visit. I absolutely love this place, it's busy (in a nice way), but there's always a quiet spot to be found and just sit peacefully. I've been reading online (thisisgloucestershire) about a breakers yard which has opened in the valley, and which there's been complaints about. Hope it's not as bad as they say it is!

Sheila Field, 1/May/2010

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A couple enjoy the view at Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean

Facilities and Activities

ParkingRefreshments
WalkingCyclingFishingWildlife ActivitiesOther ActivitiesPicnic
Refreshments

Hot and cold refreshments available from a mobile cabin weekdays in the summer and most weekends in the winter, weather permitting.

Walking
Cannop Ponds Trail starts and finishes at the picnic site. Paths around the ponds for walkers.
Cannop Ponds Trail
Cycling
Family cycle trail runs through the site. Please keep to hard stoned roads.
Fishing
There are a number of all ability access pegs. Close season March 16th - May 1st. Ponds stocked with Carp, Chub, Dace, Bream, Tench, Eels and Pike.
Wildlife Activities
A good site to see Mandarin ducks.
Picnic
Several picnic tables on the main picnic area, plus benches available elsewhere.
Other Activities
Site barrier locked at 7.30pm

Contact:

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk