Wistlandpound Reservoir - Devon Claimed

Wistlandpound Reservoir near Kentisbury was completed in 1956, with an earth embankment reservoir holds up to 1,550 megalitres (341 million gallons) and covers an area of 40 acres (16ha). Situated close to Exmoor National Park, and managed jointly by The Forestry Commission and The South West Lakes Trust.  Wistlandpound is a popular recreation area, with bird watching, trout fishing, as well as boating and nature walking among the most popular activities.