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Soudley Ponds

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Soudley ponds are a haven for wildlife and are surrounded by an impressive stand of douglas fir trees.  The pondside paths are surfaced and start from both the north and south carpark.  A steep walk up the ridge takes you to the Blaize Bailey viewpoint overlooking the River Severn.

Soudley fishing syndicate lease the lower pond for fly fishing, the other ponds are nature reserves.

 

How to get there:

Soudley Ponds is in Forest Of Dean.
From the B4226 Cinderford to Coleford road, take the minor road through Ruspidge to Soudley (signposted to the Dean Heritage Centre). In the village of Soudley take the minor road to Littledean, finding the Soudley Ponds car park after 3/4 of a mile on your right hand side.
Cinderford is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO668114
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Walking past Soudley Ponds

Facilities and Activities

InformationParkingEasy Access
WalkingFishingWildlife Activities
Walking
An unmarked all ability access path circles the lower pond.
Fishing
Private fishing only
Wildlife Activities
Soudley Ponds have SSSI status due to the alder carr which attracts many different varieties of invertebrates

Contact:

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