The ancient oaks of Swell Wood are part of a continuous strip of woodland extending some 10 miles along the ridge from Langport to the Blackdown Hills. Between March and June nesting herons and little egrets provide our largest wildlife spectacle and in the autumn with the right conditions see a fantastic fungi display. While throughout the year woodland birds such as nuthatches, woodpeckers and treecreepers can be seen feeding on the car park bird feeders. There is a car park, hide and nature trails on site. There is no visitor centre or toilets.
Done both the walks nice and easy with beautiful views and helpful if you fancy hiding from the sun for the day
Lovely to see the herons nesting in the top of the trees and the other woodland birds. Some of the footpaths were very muddy but I sure this will improve with drier weather.
Part of it was closed due to covid, that part and another part is wheel chair friendly and has a good view of the country side. Did not walk the main route on our visit but the way we did go was nice woodland. We encountered a big decline towards the end of the more rugged part and the path lead to a road, so we turned back.
Great place to relax. There's a short walk which dogs are not allowed on, and another that's dog friendly but very very steep with hundreds of steps. Free car park but donations welcome.
Lovely peaceful little woodland, full of birdsong. Easily accessible viewing area with bench overlooking the levels.
Lovely small wood with lots to see. Good access including wheelchair route. Particularly liked the heronry hide. Can get a bit busy, choose your time to visit well
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Hiking
Picnic tables
LGBTQ+ friendly
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
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Done both the walks nice and easy with beautiful views and helpful if you fancy hiding from the sun for the day
Lovely to see the herons nesting in the top of the trees and the other woodland birds. Some of the footpaths were very muddy but I sure this will improve with drier weather.
Part of it was closed due to covid, that part and another part is wheel chair friendly and has a good view of the country side. Did not walk the main route on our visit but the way we did go was nice woodland. We encountered a big decline towards the end of the more rugged part and the path lead to a road, so we turned back.
Great place to relax. There's a short walk which dogs are not allowed on, and another that's dog friendly but very very steep with hundreds of steps. Free car park but donations welcome.
Lovely peaceful little woodland, full of birdsong. Easily accessible viewing area with bench overlooking the levels.
Lovely small wood with lots to see. Good access including wheelchair route. Particularly liked the heronry hide. Can get a bit busy, choose your time to visit well
