Mallards Pike

This beautiful setting is a great spot for outdoor activities. Enjoy a gentle lakeside stroll, jump onto the Go Ape highropes, or perhaps use the running trails or family cycling trail to explore further into the forest.

Our running trails at Mallards Pike provide a chance to escape stuffy gyms and get out into the fresh air. We have 2km, 3km, 5km and 10km routes, offering you the opportunity to get fit in stunning natural surroundings. There is also parkrun every Saturday morning.

Try our fun, family map reading challenge at Mallards Pike with our Gruffalo Orienteering course. Use a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk (or skip!) the course against the clock.

Mallards Pike Lake is the perfect place for an adventure on the water! The lower lake can be booked by groups for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or raft building activities. Pre-booking for this is essential, anybody entering the water must have permission from Forestry England. During the summer, we have various activities taking place on the water. Check out our website for more details.

If you're looking for a more peaceful visit, then why not enjoy a lakeside walk? Whatever you do, be sure to include a visit to the Mallards Pike Cafe while you're there.

You will find Mallards Pike half way along the road between Parkend and Blakeney.

Please be aware of the road closure on New Road from the A48 at Blakeney to Wenchford and Mallards Pike will remain in place for some time. Please follow the diversion in place to get to sites. We recommend visiting from the Parkend direction.