What's here? at Swell Wood

Scarp Trail and Meadow Trail aren't suitable for wheels. Woodland Trail 0.75 mile (900 m), with a viewpoint overlooking RSPB West Sedgemoor. Part of this trail, to the Heronry Hide and the picnic area, is level and smooth. No steps, gates, or other width restrictions.

Scarp Trail and Meadow Trail aren't suitable for wheels. Woodland Trail 0.75 mile (900 m), with a viewpoint overlooking RSPB West Sedgemoor. Part of this trail, to the Heronry Hide and the picnic area, is level and smooth. No steps, gates, or other width restrictions.

Scarp Trail, 1 mile (1.8 km). Steep in places and can be muddy after rain. Route not suitable for wheels. One stile and several long staircases.

Woodland Trail 0.75 mile (900 m), with a viewpoint overlooking RSPB West Sedgemoor. Part of this trail, to the Heronry Hide and the picnic area, is level and smooth. No steps, gates, or other width restrictions. Meadow trail 0.5 mile (850m) one-way, Steep in places. Muddy and slippery after rain. Route not suitable for wheels. Path narrows in places and has exposed and raised tree routes.

Heronry hide and our variety of viewpoints are a great place to spot the special wildlife here and offer outstanding views over Swell Wood.

We have one hide and five viewpoints in total. One wooden hide with flat entry access, 20 m from the car park. Enclosed on three sides with large open ‘window’ at front.

One viewpoint with a picnic bench on the Woodland Trail, 200 m. Exposed viewpoints, with benches along the Scarp Trail, all without arms and back support.

We don't have any baby changing facilities here. The nearest baby changing facilities are in Langport, 4 miles (6.5km) away.

We don't have any toilets here. The nearest public toilets are in Langport, 4 miles (6.5km) away.

BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.

There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site. Information is provided on arrival via an interpretation board.

There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are from the neighbouring villages of Fivehead (1 mile/1.6 km) and Curry Rivel (2 miles/3 km) or the town of Langport (4 miles/6.5 km). .

We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.

You are welcome to bring a picnic with you to enjoy on your visit. Our picnic area is located by the viewpoint over the Somerset Levels on the Woodland walk trail. One picnic table in the picnic area.

Sssistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.