to Forestry Commission home page
to England home page

Wistlandpound


(Average user rating: unrated unrated)

Wistlandpound, established over forty years ago, is in an attractive sheltered setting and surrounds an impressive 40 acre reservoir. Managed jointly with South West Lakes Trust it is a good place to go fishing, have a picnic or go for a gentle stroll.

A recent project undertaken with the Calvert Trust, South West Lakes Trust, and the Forestry Commission has lead to the construction of the all-ability 'Challenge Trail' and 'Discovery Trail' alongside a brand new Discovery Centre. Everything has been designed to offer a range of physical activities to the user, as well as being fun and intuitive to use.

You can contact the Discovery Centre on the number (below right) or e-mail info@discoverwistlandpound.org.uk.

How to get there:

Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Lynton, and Blackmoor Gate are the nearest towns or villages.

Travelling on the A39 between Barnstaple and Lynton or the A399 from Ilfracome/Combe Martin, at Blackmoor Gate junction take the A399 towards South Molton. After 3/4 miles turn right (signposted Wistlandpound reservoir) and follow for 1 mile to find carpark on the left.

OS Grid Reference: SS 639416
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Main Car Park

What's on in Wistlandpound

February

FISHERMEN ON CLATTERINGSHAW LOCH GALLOWAY FP

Facilities and Activities

Parking ChargeEasy AccessVisitor Centre
WalkingEducationalFishingWildlife ActivitiesOther ActivitiesHeritagePicnic

Contact:

Discover Wistlandpound
Discovery Centre
01598 763706

What's of interest

If you see people sailing on the reservoir, they are from the Calvert Trust who run holidays for people with special needs.

Useful sites