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Clatworthy Reservoir

Somerset  >  United Kingdom

Clatworthy Reservoir is on the edge of Exmoor National Park. It opened in 1959 and has grassland interspersed with woodland surrounding it.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2020
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Description

The extensive Clatworthy Reservoir with a surface area of 130 acres, has a footpath around all sides and is about 5 miles in length. Some Winters are good for Νανόκυκνος and other rarer geese.

Details

Access

The reservoir is near Clatworthy, to the North is the B3224 and to the South the B3227, minor roads lead to the site from these roads. The circular trail around the reservoir is about 8 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Agriculture , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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