Where is Chard Reservoir?

Chard Reservoir is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 1RR), in the parish of Chard Town.

How do I get to Chard Reservoir?

Drivers can use postcode TA20 1RR.

Is Chard Reservoir a protected site?

Yes — Chard Reservoir is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Chard Reservoir free to visit?

Yes, Chard Reservoir is free to enter.

How do I get to Chard Reservoir?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 1RR. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.

Reservoirs & lochs · South West England

Chard Reservoir

In or near Chaffcombe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Chard Reservoir — reservoir in Somerset, England, UK.

Chard Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Chard Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8844°, -2.9428°.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Chard Reservoir is a 36.97-hectare (91.4-acre) reservoir north east of Chard, Somerset, England. It is owned and managed by Somerset Council and is a recipient of the Green Flag Award. It was built on the river Isle in 1842 to provide water for the Chard Canal. It is a Local Nature Reserve. It is used for dog walking, fishing and birdwatching, with a bird hide having been installed. Birds which are spotted regularly include herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants, grebes, gulls, ducks and also a wide range of woodland birds such as nuthatch, treecreeper and woodpeckers. Rarities have included ring-necked duck, great white egret, cattle egret and yellow-browed warbler. The water is stocked with carp.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 50.8844, -2.9428
District: Somerset
Parish: Chard Town
Postcode: TA20 1RR
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil

Sources

wikidata: Q5074194 (CC0)
wikipedia: Chard Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Chard Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 245020.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Campsites · South West England

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chard Reservoir?: Chard Reservoir is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 1RR), in the parish of Chard Town.
What is Chard Reservoir?: Chard Reservoir — reservoir in Somerset, England, UK.
How do I get to Chard Reservoir?: Drivers can use postcode TA20 1RR.
Is Chard Reservoir a protected site?: Yes — Chard Reservoir is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Chard Reservoir free to visit?: Yes, Chard Reservoir is free to enter.
How do I get to Chard Reservoir?: Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 1RR. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.