Somerford Lakes Reserve — Place photograph (1 of 3)

Somerford Lakes Reserve — Place photograph (2 of 3)

Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, in the Cotswold Water Park

Somerford Lakes Reserve

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4.5

Wildland

1–2 hours

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Why it's Wildland

4.5

A lakeside stop in the Cotswold Water Park, where low-lying paths offer a gentle way to explore the area’s network of lakes.

The appeal here is a quiet, level lakeside walk rather than a dramatic wilderness: nearby mapped routes make it possible to explore the Cotswold Water Park on foot. Confirm access to Somerford Lakes Reserve before setting out.

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The experience

The available evidence supports exploring a nearby lake loop on foot. It does not confirm facilities, wildlife sightings, water activities or a specific public route through the reserve.

Things to do

Walk a nearby lake loop

Komoot lists a 6.13 km loop from Somerford Keynes, described as easy, with easily accessible paths. Check the route and access conditions before setting out.

About 1 hour 33 minutes

Explore a longer lake-country route

A mapped 13.7 km loop from Somerford Keynes passes Keynes Country Park. The route is listed as moderate; confirm the route details and access before walking.

About 3 hours 28 minutes

Make a day of it

Quick escape · About 1 hour 33 minutes

Quick lakeside loop

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Check that access is available before setting out.
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Follow the mapped Lake at Cotswold Water Park loop from Somerford Keynes.
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Return to the starting point.

Half day · About 3 hours 28 minutes

Longer Cotswold Water Park walk

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Check route details and access before travelling.
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Walk the mapped loop from Somerford Keynes via Keynes Country Park.
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Return to the start; the route is listed as 13.7 km and moderate.

When to go

· Not established by the available sources.

The supplied sources do not establish a best season.

Check local conditions before setting out; route surface and weather-specific advice are not established by the available sources.

The route

ascent: 10 m for the 6.13 km loop; 20 m for the 13.7 km loop
surface: Described as easily accessible paths; exact surface not specified
distance: 6.13 km for the nearby easy loop; 13.7 km for the longer loop via Keynes Country Park
duration: About 1 hour 33 minutes for the 6.13 km loop; about 3 hours 28 minutes for the 13.7 km loop
difficulty: Easy for the 6.13 km loop; moderate for the 13.7 km loop
route shape: Loop
start point: Somerford Keynes, according to the route listings
parking start: Check before visiting; parking details are not provided.
shorter alternative: The 6.13 km loop is shorter than the listed 13.7 km loop.

Lakes in the Cotswold Water Park
The longer loop includes Keynes Country Park

What to look for

Look for changing views across the lake as you follow the mapped waterside loop. Specific wildlife or seasonal highlights are not verified.

Best time to go

Not established by the available sources.

No season or time of day is established by the available sources.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

Perfect for

Walkers · Families · Dogs

Practical information

Opening & access

Access arrangements for the reserve itself are not confirmed. Check before visiting and use only routes open to the public. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.

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Parking

Check before visiting; parking at the reserve is not confirmed.

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

The source row describes the reserve as dog-friendly. Check local rules before visiting.

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Accessibility

A nearby mapped lake loop is described as easy and on easily accessible paths. Access and conditions at the reserve itself are not confirmed; check before visiting.

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Cost

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