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Wistlandpound
| LOCALITY: | Barnstaple, DevonPrint this page |
| DISTANCE: | 1.5 miles (2.41 km) |
| FACILITIES: | Circular route, Parking, Suitable for wheelchairs, Toilets |
| OS MAP: | Exmoor |
| GRADIENT: | Quite steep in places |
| TERRAIN: | Medium |
Walk description:
From Barnstaple go along the A39, and then the A399, towards Blackmoor Gate. About quarter of a mile before Blackmoor Gate you will see a brown sign for Wistlandpound. Turn left here, and shortly you will come to Wistlandpound
At Wistlandpound, there are two trails aimed at people of all abilities and ages. These trails enables buggies and wheelchair users and those with limited mobility to enjoy a popular beauty spot.
This major new countryside heritage attraction consists of a 2 km all-ability Discovery Trail, around part of the Wistlandpound reservoir. There is also a 2km Challenge Trail, with the UK’s first exercise trail for wheelchair users.
These are beautiful purpose built walk around Wistlandpound Reservoir. The path way is wide and level gravelled and it goes right down to the water's edge. There is a variety of flora, fauna and birds to see.
Additional notes:
There is an accessible bird hide. There are also educational boards around the walk and activity stations tailor made for those with a disability. There is also a pegoda on the water's edge - the perfect place for a packed lunch!
For more information on this area, please visit www.discoverwistlandpound.org.uk/index.php
This is a lovely walk around Wistlandpound Reservoir. From the car park to the beginning of the trail it is
fairly steep, but around the reservoir it is fairly flat for most of the walk. For wheelchairs users you will
need an able body pushers as if you going to go all the way around the Reservoir as there are some ups and
downs. For disabled people there is alternative parking so you can commence the walk nearer to the trail.
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