Description
Wistlandpound Reservoir, located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, is a haven for wildlife and provides a beautiful and tranquil setting for a woodland walk or a day spent in the great outdoors. Situated in the hills of Devon and Exmoor, and close to the North Devon coast, Wistlandpound Reservoir is a beautiful location to enjoy a family walk in peaceful woodlands. There are two main paths that wind around the perimeter of the lake and through the surrounding deep alpine green spruce plantations. The lower path is an easy, flat and very accessible route.
If you are looking for Best Lakes in Kentisbury , Devon then you can visit Wistlandpound. Wistlandpound is one of the places in Kentisbury Devon for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Toilet
Wildlife at Wistlandpound Reservoir
If you enjoy a spot of birdwatching, or simply enjoy nature in all its forms, come and spend a day amongst the wildlife, relishing all it has to offer. An established nature reserve, Wistlandpound boasts a small area of species rich grassland where orchids grow. Look out for bright purple rosebay willowherb in the spring too! This is an ideal place for children to engage with nature and head out on an expedition to spot minibeasts. There is even a bird hide, which provides an ideal stopping point for watching wildfowl and wading birds; you might even spot a great white egret over the winter period! A pergoda takes you right up to the water’s edge, where you might see waterfowl, coots and mallards on and around the lake.
Fishing at Wistlandpound Reservoir
Fishing for brown trout is available at Wistlandpound, and is a favourite reservoir for the angler seeking a more natural and wild environment
3.55 miles
