This vast reservoir was built in the early 1960s and is managed by Wessex Water. It lies on the very edge of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has become home to wildfowl and amphibians since its construction. Popular with anglers hoping to catch rainbow trout, the reservoir is a lovely place to sit and have a picnic or simply admire its picturesque nature.

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January 11, 2024

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Hawkridge Reservoir is a reservoir near Spaxton, Somerset, England. The inflow is from several streams in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Peart Water, which continues below the reservoir in a northeast direction to Spaxton, where it enters the Ashford Reservoir

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#1.

Hawridge Reservoir & Hawkridge Common loop

3.83km

01:06

100m

90m

Hike the easy 2.4-mile Hawridge Reservoir & Hawkridge Common loop in the Quantock Hills, featuring reservoir views and a historic lime kiln.

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Hawkridge Reservoir – Hawkridge Reservoir loop from Plainsfield

11.0km

03:10

280m

270m

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

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Hawkridge Reservoir – Spaxton Village loop from Spaxton

3.60km

00:59

50m

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

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Elevation 90 m

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Friday 27 March

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Spaxton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Hawkridge Reservoir

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Hawridge Reservoir & Hawkridge Common loop

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Hawkridge Reservoir – Hawkridge Reservoir loop from Plainsfield

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Hawkridge Reservoir – Spaxton Village loop from Spaxton

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