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💧 Reservoir

Soudley 2

✦ Ancient woodland· Forestry England

📷 Clint Mann · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

A useful outdoor place with open-data visitor information.

Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.80097, -2.49140

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Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Salmon WayWalking route▾
Named routeArlingham paths
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km▾
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Forest of Dean Sculpture TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef FoDSTLocal walking route
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Cycling

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14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mallards Pike LinkCycling route▾
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National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
Family cycle route (easy)Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lydbrook LinkCycling route▾
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Hicksters Way LoopCycling route▾

Shorter alternative return route to Cannop Cycle Centre or Beechenhurst than following the Family Cycle Trail

Named routeLocal cycle route
Coleford, Milkwall & Parkend railway path FOD06Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this reservoir

Soudley 2 is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Soudley Ponds

📷 Clint Mann · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Soudley Ponds

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · Free · 114m

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Cyril Hart ArboretumUrban park3.9 km→🌱Beechenhurst LodgeUrban park4.9 km→🌱St Mary's ChurchUrban park4.5 km→🌱Ruspidge Recreational GroundUrban park1.3 km→💧Mallards Pike 1 (highest)Reservoir3.2 km→💧Mallards Pike 2Reservoir3.3 km→