Cheddar Reservoir
Cheddar Reservoir
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Nicola P
Midsomer Norton, UK1 contribution
Aug 2022
Near to Cheddar, a great spot for a walk. I did 2 circuits. No refreshments or toilets available and parking was busy and difficult to find
Written 20 November 2022
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trevor s
Faversham, UK57 contributions
Aug 2022
you dot realise how big this res is until you see it first hand, although we was there during drought so water level was very low, nice and tidy there, very little litter, c
skate and bmx park next to it
skate and bmx park next to it
Written 29 August 2022
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wl
5 contributions
Aug 2022
Follow signs for car park, lovely walk, lots of wildlife as well as sheep and horses. Dogs welcome but need to be on the lead if the sheep are grazing on the side of the reservoir itself. would definately visit again
Written 20 August 2022
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Jandanda
Barnsley, UK232 contributions
Aug 2022
We chose a beautiful sunny day and thoroughly enjoyed our walk all around the perimeter of the reservoir. The views are stunning and a sunny day with clear blue skies made it more enjoyable! Car parking was free and the footpath was even and level.
A beautiful end to a lovely day at the Cheddar Gorge!
A beautiful end to a lovely day at the Cheddar Gorge!
Written 18 August 2022
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KatyandPeter
Atherstone, UK451 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Great place to walk and soak up the views! About 2.25 miles around the reservoir great for walking, running and biking.
There were activities on the reservoir although only a few when we went. Lots of fishermen and a couple of wind surfers.
There were activities on the reservoir although only a few when we went. Lots of fishermen and a couple of wind surfers.
Written 4 June 2022
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LesJake002
Wiltshire, UK5 contributions
May 2022
Well worth a visit on a sunny day. Tidy site plenty to do and see they have 2 skateboard come bike parks, sailing marina. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves a really nice place to visit
Written 23 May 2022
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RealityCheck2013
Bristol, UK820 contributions
Apr 2022
A lovely place where you can walk around the reservoir which is about 2 miles round.
A quiet place not commercialized and therefore relaxing with a lovely view.
No swimming is aloud but a few boats on the water.
Lovely on a sunny day
A quiet place not commercialized and therefore relaxing with a lovely view.
No swimming is aloud but a few boats on the water.
Lovely on a sunny day
Written 15 April 2022
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TinaSabrinaUK
Worcestershire, UK124 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Lovely easy walk around the reservoir, although the first day was extremely windy, enough to bowl you over so we tried the walk again another day, very pleasant. Good also if you have wheelchair or pram.
Written 25 February 2022
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Ells
Spalding, UK29 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Myself and my fiancée had already spent the day at cheddar gorge and the wonderful town. We decided to finish our day trip at the reservoir.
We walked the whole way around and is a lovely expanse of water surrounded by houses and livestock fields, with the rolling hills in the distance.
Met lots of other dogs and people and was a lovely way to finish the day.
Only reason it isn’t 5 stars is because we were disappointed there was nowhere for the dogs to swim (another review said there was opportunity for this).
We walked the whole way around and is a lovely expanse of water surrounded by houses and livestock fields, with the rolling hills in the distance.
Met lots of other dogs and people and was a lovely way to finish the day.
Only reason it isn’t 5 stars is because we were disappointed there was nowhere for the dogs to swim (another review said there was opportunity for this).
Written 8 November 2021
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Mechele C
Telford, UK39 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Once we found the correct route in we had a very pleasant stroll around the reservoir. It's very flat with plenty of spots to sit & rest. No facilities so take your own drinks, especially if it's a hot day. Beautiful landscape/scenery. Lots of walkers, cyclers & runners.
Lots of different birds to spot on the water, sheep, horses & cows in the land surrounding so they encourage all dogs to be kept on leads.
A nice quiet spot for time out.
**Do not rely on SatNav to get you to the right place... As you turn into Axbridge, take the first left turning for the sailing club and there is some parking there.
Lots of different birds to spot on the water, sheep, horses & cows in the land surrounding so they encourage all dogs to be kept on leads.
A nice quiet spot for time out.
**Do not rely on SatNav to get you to the right place... As you turn into Axbridge, take the first left turning for the sailing club and there is some parking there.
Written 24 September 2021
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Ruth Benney
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Are there toilets at either of the cheddar reservoir car parks please?
TomAherne1964
Longfield, UK22 contributions
Hi , can we park a camper here overnight..? Tom
Z4317VLcolinw
Horndean, UK30 contributions
Not too sure there is plenty of space to buy didn't read the signs
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