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CHARD RESERVOIR

37 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Liberty TrailWalking route
Named routeRef LIBRegional walking route
Monmouth Rebellion WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MRWRegional walking route
Fairway Risepublic footpath · 10 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 10 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: footway
Woodhouse Lanepublic footpath · 293 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 293 mPath type: service
Woodhouse Lanepublic footpath · 10 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 10 mPath type: service
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route284 m
Named routeRef 33Length 284 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route15 m
Named routeRef 33Length 15 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km
Named routeRef 33Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 33Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Touches Lanerestricted byway · 143 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 143 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Paintmoor Lanerestricted byway · 167 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 167 mPath type: track
Touches Lanerestricted byway · 215 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 215 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Paintmoor Lanerestricted byway · 520 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 520 mPath type: track
Paintmoor Lanerestricted byway · 307 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 307 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chard Reservoir and nature reserve

Chard Reservoir and nature reserve

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