Otterhead Lakes

Otterhead Lakes are the perfect destination for exploring and seeing a range of wildlife.

View of Otterhead Lakes surrounded by trees

About the site

Located on the Blackdown Hills just south of Taunton, the lakes provide a range of habitats for wildlife and birds.

They are surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve, which is managed by the Otterhead Estate Trust on our behalf, that you can explore.

Things to do

Exploring

Exploring the site is extremely peaceful, but please be aware that it can be marshy, narrow and steep in places.

Wildlife

The site consists of a variety of woodland, river and open water habitats which attract different types of wildlife.

 

Site facilities

Picnic area

Take a break and enjoy the scenic views

Footpaths

Explore the lakes along our footpaths

Car park

Located off Anders Lane, Otterhead

Otterhead Lakes Welcome Sign

Opening hours

There are no opening or closing restrictions for this site.

Finding Otterhead

Otterhead,

Taunton,

Somerset,

TA3 7EE

Get directions
Otterhead Lakes Location Map

What to know before you visit

Staying safe

Find out how to protect yourself and those around you when at our sites.

Safety advice

Site rules

Please follow our site rules to ensure the safety of all visitors and wildlife.

Our rules

Photos of Otterhead

Stream At Otterhead Lakes, water overflowing rocks

Pink Flowers At Otterhead

Breidge at Otterhead Lakes with a stream flowing beneath

Otterhead Bridge with a Waterfall Below

Footpath at Otterhead surrounded by greenery

Otterhead Lake With Bird Sitting on a branch

Footpath at Otterhead surrounded by trees and greenery

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