Mallards Pike Lake

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About Mallards Pike Lake

These lakes were constructed by the Forestry Commission for use by the local people. They are now a popular attraction for visitors far and wide. The lower lake can be booked for boating activities - groups only. The lakeside path is easy access and has benches dotted alongside it - good vantage points for watching mandarins and other ducks.

The family cycle trail passes close by and Go Ape is located a short walk form the car park.

How to get there:

Mallards Pike Lake is in Forest Of Dean. Blakeney is the nearest town or village.

From the A48 at Blakeney take the Nibley to Parkend road. Mallards Pike is signposted on the right hand side after approximately three miles.

OS Grid Reference: SO 637093
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Part of the All Ability Access path around Mallards Pike Lake

Facilities:

	Hot and cold refreshments available from a mobile cabin every day in the summer, also most weekends in the winter, weather permitting.
	Parking charge is �3.00 per day. This ticket is valid on the day of purchase at Mallards Pike Lake, Symonds Yat, Pedalabikeaway and Beechenhurst Lodge. Season tickets are available for �15.00 from the Forestry Commission office - tel 01594 833057 or Forest Connections at Beechenhurst Lodge - tel 01594 822612.

Activities

	Three walking trails, a running trail and ramblers routes Adidas Running Trail Mallards Pike Path Mallards Pike to Wenchford Link Path Pluckpenny Trail
	Waymarked link to the main Family Cycle trail. No cycling allowed around the lake.
	The lake can be pre-booked Monday to Saturday by tutor-led groups. Tel 01594 833057.
	Two permanent BBQ stands are free to use. Please do not place disposable BBQs on the picnic tables.
	Several picnic tables are sited with views over the lake.

Contact:

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

User Comments

Name: Rosiemum ( 5 Stars

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30/May/2009

We've been coming here for years. It's a good place in any weather. Very easy walking on level paths. Can sometimes be busy at start of walk with school parties enjoying canoeing etc., but very peaceful away from there. Love it.

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