The Top 6 Lakes around Wells
Looking to visit the best lakes around Wells? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Wells’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Somerset Levels Wetlands
Highlight • Natural
An excellent route with all tarmac roads (apart from one very small minor main road section), rest all small side roads with very little car traffic. A number of pubs …
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Litton Reservoirs
Highlight • Lake
The lower and upper Litton reservoirs were built in the 1850 s by the Bristol Waterworks Company.
Today it's a peaceful place for a walk. Watch out for the wide variety of insects and birds who live here.
Today it's a peaceful place for a walk. Watch out for the wide variety of insects and birds who live here.
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Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath Nature Reserves
Highlight • Viewpoint
Deep in the Somerset Levels, the wetlands at Ham Wall Nature Reserve teem with wildlife. If you're lucky you might spot rare water voles and otters, bitterns and kingfishers, and …
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Westhay Moor Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
Westhay Moor is one of the many important wetland reserves situated nearby to Glastonbury in Somerset.
The reserve hosts a diverse range of wildlife and including marsh harriers, kingfishers, and …
The reserve hosts a diverse range of wildlife and including marsh harriers, kingfishers, and …
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Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
Internationally famous as a haven for birdwatchers in particular, Somerset Wildlife Trust’s main site on the Peat Moors covers more than 100 hectares.
Restored peat diggings, three miles north-west of …
Restored peat diggings, three miles north-west of …
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