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Cafe in the beautiful Forest of Dean delivering a full breakfast and lunch menu every day

08/11/2026

A little reminder - we're now switching things up for winter and will be closed every Monday and Tuesday.

But don't worry, there's still plenty of time to pop in for a bite, a brew or a well-earned treat after a wander around the lake!

☕ Wednesday – Sunday
🕤 9:30am – 4:30pm

Serving up delicious homemade, locally sourced food, warming drinks and even a few treats for your four-legged walking buddies! 🐾

See you by the lake! 🦆

07/11/2026

We think a grey sky actually makes the autumn colours around Mallards Pike look more dramatic - what do you think?

06/11/2026

Hot off the hob, and ready to enjoy, our soup of the week is leek and potato!

Come join us for lunch with a view, it's the perfect day to enjoy autumn and all its beautiful colours.

06/11/2026

🦆 The ducks have some news...

They've been overhearing what's coming to Mallards, and let's just say our new winter menu has them shaking their tail feathers in excitement!

Planning a walk around Mallards Pike to enjoy the Autumnal colours? Make sure you pop in, grab a table, warm up and be among the first to try our new winter dishes... they are coming soon!

Good food, gorgeous views and plenty of quacking company. What's not to love?

05/11/2026

We’ve got two brand-new winter drink specials ready to warm you up at Mallards Cafe…

🍁 Maple & Pecan Hot Chocolate
Sweet, nutty and full of cosy winter vibes. And if hot chocolate isn’t your thing, you can also have it as a Maple & Pecan Latte!

🍫 Death by Hot Chocolate
For the serious chocolate lovers. Think rich, indulgent and a lot of chocolate. Because sometimes more really is more!

Perfect for a chilly walk around Mallards Pike… or just as an excuse to treat yourself. 😉

Which one are you trying first?

29/10/2026

Our spooky woodland adventure finishes THIS SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER! So if you haven't joined us yet, there's still time to hunt down all 25 Halloween designs created by local artist Rhiannon Jones () around beautiful Mallards Pike. 🌲

🎟️ Just £5.75 per child, including a kids’ hot chocolate AND a Halloween cupcake when you finish the trail! ☕🧁

Wrap up warm, bring the little monsters (and the four-legged family members 🐾), then settle in at Mallards Café for coffee, cake or a spot of lunch.

📅 Last day: Saturday 31 October
⏰ Café open 9:30am–4:30pm

Don't miss out on a little Halloween magic in the woods! 🎃💚

27/10/2026

Well, we only went and did it again!

Another inspection, another 5-STAR FOOD HYGIENE RATING! 🎉

And this time, our assessor popped in on a busy half-term day! A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit, grabbed a bite to eat and helped keep us on our toes.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and enjoy five-star coffee, homemade cake, tasty lunches, delicious snacks and even treats for your four-legged friends! 🐾

🎃 And don't forget our Halloween Trail is on this week! Follow the trail, enjoy some autumn adventures, then pop into Mallards Café to warm up with a hot chocolate and a slice of cake. The perfect half-term combination!

Want to know more about the Halloween Trail? Just ask us in the café!

Good food, happy faces and five-star standards. Not a bad little combination, eh?

26/10/2026

Rain? What rain?! 🌧️🌧️🌧️

One of the best things about kids? A bit of drizzle isn't going to stop their fun! 😂

This lovely bunch tackled our Halloween Trail at Mallards Pike this morning, armed with waterproofs, wellies and BIG smiles! And the verdict? A SPOOK-TACULAR 10/10! 🎉👻

Although we suspect the hot chocolates and Halloween cupcakes waiting for them back at the café might have helped swing the score… 😉

A HUGE thank you to our brilliant little adventurers (and their grown-ups!) for coming along, braving the weather and being absolute superstars for the camera. We hope to see you all again soon! 🥰

Who says you can't have fun in the rain? Sometimes all you need is a woodland adventure, a few spooky surprises and cake at the finish line!

👻 Our Halloween Trail is running until Saturday 31st October, so there's still time to pull on those wellies and join the fun!

26/10/2026

🎃👻 Our Spooky Woodland Adventue Starts This Week! 🍂🕷️

Looking for something to keep the little monsters entertained this half term? We've got just the thing at Mallards Café!

Our Halloween Trail is THIS WEEK, and we've teamed up with local artist Rhiannon Jones () to bring you 25 brand-new Halloween designs hiding around the beautiful Mallards Pike.

🍂 Wrap up warm, head into the woods and see how many spooky creations you can spot. It's the perfect excuse to get everyone off the sofa and out enjoying some fresh autumn air!

☕ AND THERE'S A TREAT AT THE END! 🍰

Once you've completed the trail, head back to the café, where every participating child gets a kids' hot chocolate AND a Halloween cupcake, all included in your £5.75 trail ticket. 🎉

And don't worry, grown-ups, we've got you covered too! Grab a coffee, tuck into some cake or enjoy a spot of lunch while taking in those lovely lakeside views.

📅 WHEN: Monday 26 – Saturday 31 October
🎟️ PRICE: £5.75 per child
⏰ CAFÉ OPEN: 9:30am–4:30pm throughout half term
📍 WHERE: Mallards Pike Café, Forest of Dean

💚 Suitable for families and children of all ages. The site is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, and four-legged family members are welcome too!

Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the trail, spot all 25 designs and settle in for your well-earned hot chocolate and cake afterwards. What more could you want?! 🎃☕🍰

Who's joining us for a little Halloween adventure this week?

24/10/2026

☕ WE’RE OPEN! COME ON IN! 🍰

Well, that was a bit blowy! 🌬️ Storm Austen has passed, and Forestry England has given us the all-clear to reopen.

If you’re ready to escape the house, stretch your legs in the forest or simply need a post-storm coffee and cake fix, we’d love to see you!

The kettle’s on, the cake is waiting, and there’s no better excuse for a little fresh air and a treat. See you soon at Mallards! 💚

Address

Mallards Pike Lake
Lydney
GL154HD

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441594729000

Website

https://pedalabikeaway.co.uk/mallards-cafe

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