4.8/5)About Mallards Pike Lake
The two lakes were constructed by the Forestry Commission for use by local people. The upper lake is designated as a nature reserve and the lower lake for leisure activities. They are now a popular attraction for visitors far and wide.
There is an easy access lakeside path with benches dotted alongside, offering good vantage points for watching mandarins and other ducks. Dogs are welcome to take a swim from the signed dog dip area. The lower lake can be booked by groups for boating activities, sorry no individuals allowed and no swimming is permitted.
The family cycle trail links through to the site and there is a waymarked 5km running route starting near the Go Ape cabin.
Go Ape is a tree-top adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to 35 feet above the forest floor. You’ll enjoy around 3 hours of fun and adventure up in the trees. The Go Ape experience in the forest is a must do adventure for families and groups, young and old. Have a look at Go Ape for further details.
How to get there:
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Forest Of Dean
What's on in Forest Of Dean
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
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
July
- Nordic Walking Tuesday 10 April 2012
Saturday 19 May 2012
Saturday 14 July 2012
Facilities:
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Hot and cold refreshments available from a mobile cabin every day in the summer, also most weekends in the winter, weather permitting. |
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Parking charge is £3.00 per day Nov - Feb and £3.50 Mar - Oct. Coaches £10. Please bring the correct change for the parking machine. The ticket can be used on the day at our other FC Pay & Display sites in the Dean. Discovery passes are available for £25.00 on line or from The Forestry Commission office. |
Activities
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Three walking trails, a running trail and ramblers routes Adidas Running Trail Mallards Pike Path Mallards Pike to Wenchford Link Path Pluckpenny Trail |
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Waymarked link to the main Family Cycle trail. No cycling permitted around the lake. |
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The lake can be pre-booked by tutor-led groups. Tel 01594 833057. No unauthorised boating permitted. |
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Site closes at 7.30pm, the barrier will be locked at this time. |
Contact:
Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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