About Otterhead Lakes
Located on the Blackdown Hills just south of Taunton, Otterhead Lakes is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve managed by the Otterhead Estate Trust on our behalf and provides a range of habitats for wildlife and birds.
Finding Otterhead Lakes
Otterhead,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA3 7EE
What you can do at Otterhead Lakes
Walking
A gentle walk through the site is extremely peaceful – but remember it can be marshy, narrow and steep in places.
Wildlife
The lakes host a variety of woodland, river and open water habitats which attract different types of wildlife.
Site facilities
Picnic area
Take a break and enjoy Otterhead Lake's scenic views
Footpaths
Explore Otterhead Lakes along our footpaths
Car park
Opening hours
There are no opening or closing restrictions for this site.
More of Otterhead Lakes
Our rules
When you visit our sites please follow our rules.
- Stay out of the water
- No fires or BBQs
- Dogs are allowed but must be kept on the public footpath – please clean up after them
- No fishing
- No cycling
- No littering
- Please keep to permitted areas
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