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Upper Litton Reservoir

29 ha

📷 Adrian and Janet Quantock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

51.29420, -2.58682

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 364m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Pochard +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Hornet Hoverfly, Dock Bug +2 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Hornet Hoverfly, Dock Bug +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Pinkedge Bonnet, False Chanterelle · last seen 2025; Fungi — Pinkedge Bonnet, False Chanterelle · last seen 2025

Varies

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 38 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
The Butcombe TrailWalking route74 km
Named routeRef BUTLength 74 kmRegional walking route
The Mendip TrailWalking route
Named routeRef MTRegional walking route
Three Peaks WalkWalking route27 km
Named routeLength 27 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.5 km
Named routeRef 3Length 5.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hollow Marsh Lanebridleway · 2.6 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.6 kmSurface dirtPath type: track
Stoneyard Lanerestricted byway · 968 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 968 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upper Litton Reservoir

📷 Adrian and Janet Quantock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Upper Litton Reservoir

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Useful places within 5 km

✦STON EASTON PARKHistoric site3.6 km→✦Bowl barrow 100m north east of Home Farm CottageHistoric site3.2 km→✦Large univallate hillfort with outworks 800m west of White CrossHistoric site3.5 km→🐄Farrington's Farm ShopVisitor farm4.3 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→

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