Pumping stations are dotted around the Somerset Levels to help manage its rather determined proclivity to flood. As the Levels are only marginally above sea level, it doesn’t take much to turn the area into a giant pond and water management practices have been in use since the Roman times.

This pumping station sits right next to the River Parrett Trail and River Isle is a fine sliver of land in the Southmoor Main Drain which you must walk over to cross the water.

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January 27, 2024

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Closed due to pumping, bridge fenced off

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July 26, 2025

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Southmoor Pumping Station is a historic pumping station located in Somerset, England, primarily designed for land drainage. It is part of the complex network of pumping stations and drainage systems that manage water levels in the Somerset Levels, an area prone to flooding due to its low-lying position.

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1. Kitchen at the Wharf – The Pump That Saved Langport loop from Muchelney

15.0km

03:48

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Drayton Crown – Kitchen at the Wharf loop from Langport

10.4km

02:38

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Homemade Jam & Chutney Stand – Thorney Bridge loop from Muchelney

6.73km

01:42

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Drayton, South Somerset, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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River Isle and Southmoor Pumping Station

1. Kitchen at the Wharf – The Pump That Saved Langport loop from Muchelney

2. The Drayton Crown – Kitchen at the Wharf loop from Langport

3. Homemade Jam & Chutney Stand – Thorney Bridge loop from Muchelney

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