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Wimbleball Reservoir

Somerset  >  United Kingdom

Wimbleball Reservoir is on the Eastern edge of the Exmoor National Park.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 22 december 2020
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Description

This large reservoir in the shape of a L, has a footpath that runs around most of it's sides, with short sections of minor roads in places. The Northern arms are designated as nature reserves. Some of the birds seen here are Réti cankó, Erdei cankó, Fekete réce (on over night migration), and occasionally Hegyi réce. There is a good chance of wild swans especially if there is freezing conditions further North.

Details

Access

The B3224 runs North of the reservoir, leave this road onto the B3190 signposted Upton, the first major turning right takes you to the Northern part of the reservoir, where there is a bird hide. Minor roads surround the reservoir, at times not close to the reservoir itself. The circular route around the reservoir is 12,9 km.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The reservoir, like many in the South West is used by watersports enthusiasts, the shallower area furthest from the dam is probably best for birds, due to less disturbance.

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