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Kennick Reservoir

85 ha

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome85 ha

Getting here

50.64570, -3.69299

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Violet Oil-beetle, Common Darter, Early Bumblebee +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access; parking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dartmoor WayWalking route
Named routeRef DWRegional walking route
Dunsford to Exeter WayWalking route
Named routeRef DEWRegional walking route
Dunsford to Moretonhampstead TrailWalking route
Named routeRef DMTRegional walking route
Moretonhampstead North Bovey CircularWalking route
Named routeRef MNBLocal cycle route
River Teign WalkWalking route
Named routeRef RTWRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wray Valley TrailCycling route
Named routeRef WVTLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 28Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealed firm
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 28Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealed firm
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 28Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealed firm
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kennick Reservoir [4]

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kennick Reservoir [4]

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Cantonteign EstateUrban park3.7 km→💧Trenchford ReservoirReservoir1.7 km→💧Trenchford ReservoirReservoir1.7 km→💧Kennick ReservoirReservoir0 m→✦Mardon (Ruined Farmhouse)Historic site1.4 km→🌱Bridford Woodland ParkUrban park2.5 km→