Getting here
51.80873, -2.51967
Best for
6 activitiesWildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Waterside walks
Varies71%Reservoir — waterside public access; parking
Heritage
Free68%Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Cycling
Varies58%Named cycling route nearby: Family cycle route (easy)
Picnic day out
Free52%Reservoir — waterside day out
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
9
2 named nearby · 7 public paths
Cycling
17
17 named nearby
Mountain biking
19
19 named nearby
Named routes and paths nearby
About this reservoir
Lightmoor no 1 (top) 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
3 nearby · 193m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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