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Wistlandpound Reservoir Bird Hide
DiscoverPlaces to seeLakesUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandDevonNorth DevonBratton Fleming
Wistlandpound Reservoir Bird Hide
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Wistlandpound Reservoir Bird Hide
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Cycling
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Cycling is not permitted at this location
Tips
Natalie
November 9, 2022
Hiking
Wistlandpound Reservoir is a tranquil place where you can feel close to nature. It is an easy 2.6km hike around the edge of the lake which takes you through the forest and along the water's edge. All the while surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The path around the reservoir is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The reservoir supplies drinking water to nearby Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Combe Martin. If the water levels are low, look out for the ruins of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway which used to run though the valley until the reservoir was built in 1956.
The reservoir supplies drinking water to nearby Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Combe Martin. If the water levels are low, look out for the ruins of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway which used to run though the valley until the reservoir was built in 1956.
Katherine Moore
October 16, 2020
Cycling
On the southern shores of Wistpoundland Reservoir, take a break in the bird hide to see what wildlife you can spot. You're fairly likely to see western cattle egret, and might be lucky to see a great white egret in the winter. There have also been recent sightings of white-tailed eagles up here!
You can see all different waterfowl by taking a jaunt around the reservoir on the path.
Check out more about the reservoir and what to look out for here at:swlakestrust.org.uk/wistlandpound
You can see all different waterfowl by taking a jaunt around the reservoir on the path.
Check out more about the reservoir and what to look out for here at:swlakestrust.org.uk/wistlandpound
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Elevation 260 m
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