Getting here
51.07494, 0.45595
Best for
8 activitiesPicnic day out
Free95%picnic area, toilets, car park; Reservoir — waterside day out
Family friendly
Free78%toilets, picnic area
Waterside walks
Varies75%parking, toilets; Reservoir — waterside public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 18
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
3
3 named nearby
Cycling
15
15 named nearby
Mountain biking
2
2 named nearby
Horse riding
3
3 public paths
Named routes and paths nearby
About this reservoir
Waterfall Dam is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
Go Ape · 238m
Picnic spot
2 · 255m away
Toilets
188m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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