Hartswood Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Hartswood Pond

View from Merridge Trig Point - Hinckley Point Power Station in the distance Credit: thejackrustles

Hartswood Pond is a picturesque freshwater body located in Somerset, England. It is classified as a pond but has the characteristics of a small lake, measuring approximately 0.8 hectares in size. The pond is situated within the Hartswood Nature Reserve, which covers an area of around 5 hectares.

The pond is surrounded by lush vegetation, including reeds, grasses, and various types of water plants. This diverse habitat supports a wide range of flora and fauna, making it an important ecological site. The surrounding area is also home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, geese, and swans, which can often be seen swimming in the pond.

Hartswood Pond is fed by natural springs and rainfall, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The water is clear and relatively shallow, with a maximum depth of around 3 meters. This provides ideal conditions for the growth of aquatic plants, which in turn attract a plethora of insects and other invertebrates.

The pond serves as a breeding ground for many amphibians, including frogs, toads, and newts. These species rely on the pond's calm, shallow waters for their reproduction and development. Additionally, the pond attracts a variety of fish, such as carp and perch, which thrive in its nutrient-rich waters.

Visitors to Hartswood Pond can enjoy its tranquil surroundings, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The area is ideal for nature walks, birdwatching, and photography. The pond's accessibility and scenic beauty make it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike who seek to connect with the natural world.

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Hartswood Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.114785/-3.1581218 or Grid Reference ST1935. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Merridge Trig Point - Hinckley Point Power Station in the distance

thejackrustles

Merridge Trigpoint Flush Bracket S3245

Hawksridge Reservoir

Hawkridge Reservoir

Hawkridge Reservoir

Anglers at Hawkridge Reservoir

Barbara Cook

Aisholt and Merridge Village Hall

This little village hall stands on its own away from both Aisholt and Merridge.

Barbara Cook

Woodland walk above Hawkridge Reservoir

Part of a circular walk from the parking area at Hawkridge Reservoir.

Bob Jones

Limekiln above Hawkridge Reservoir

Following its demise in the 1930s, this limekiln was restored in 1997, using traditional materials including lime mortar and reclaimed stone and bricks from the site. In its time it would have produced between five and eight tons of lime a day. The kiln faces into the prevailing wind and has ‘wings’ in order to catch maximum draught.

Bob Jones

Hawkridge Reservoir

Looking west along the reservoir from the car parking area.

Bob Jones

Hawkridge Reservoir

A number of fishing boats are stored on the southern bank of the reservoir and a landing stage facilitates launching.

Bob Jones

Hawkridge Reservoir

Hawkridge Reservoir was built in the early 1960s to provide water for the town of Bridgwater, holding up to 864 million litres of water.

Bob Jones

Anthills or molehills?

These strange bumps in a field above Hawkridge Reservoir appear too large for molehills. Perhaps they are anthills?

Bob Jones

Highland cattle

Curious onlookers in a field above Hawkridge Reservoir.

Bob Jones

Eroded tree roots

This tree is in a field above Hawkridge Reservoir; the sandy soil has been eroded away, leaving the roots high and dry. The building on the far side of the reservoir is Hawkridge Farm.

Bob Jones