



Explore a wonderfully diverse nature reserve featuring a lily-pad filled lake, heathland boardwalks, and wildflower meadows perfect for family walks.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
A beautiful tranquil location to visit. We did the mindfulness walk which was just what was needed. Make sure to venture beyond the pools out to the heath and spot the ponies! There is only a small amount of parking at the entrance, maybe 6 or 7 only, so may depend on when you visit.
Beautiful location, definitely worth a visit. This is a boggy area, and the path does cross some muddy areas, so wear appropriate footwear. The paths are well-maintained wooden walkways. Disability access is limited; the first pool has good access, then the path crosses tree roots. Plenty of seating areas. We saw newts, kingfishers, lizards, butterflies, and fish. There is also an opportunity to help with some citizen science research related to ash dieback. Parking is available on the road.
Lovely, tranquil. 30 mins drive from Exeter. Little walk around the lake/pool. Ducks, some sweet birds, and water lotus in bloom! Parked on the side of the track next to entrance to three pools. Narrow car track leading to Pools. Feels dark because of the shade.
You will find car parks and places to park along the road near to the Nature Reserve. These car parks are free. There are board walks around the pool. You will see a range of wildlife for example dragonflies. The nature reserve contains different landscapes with a number of paths crossing. On the meadow you may see Exmoor ponies. There are three ponies grazing.
Such a peaceful setting, lovely to walk around and see the ponies. Perfect for children to explore and there is a suitable path for wheelchair users initially with good views of the pools.
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
