Shapwick Heath, Protected wetland reserve in Somerset, England
Shapwick Heath spans 394 hectares of diverse habitats including wetlands, woodlands, and open grasslands between Shapwick and Westhay villages.
The Sweet Track, an engineered wooden walkway dating from ancient times, crosses through the reserve as one of Northern Europe's oldest discovered roads.
The site demonstrates the evolution of land management practices, from medieval peat extraction to modern conservation efforts within the Somerset Levels.
Natural England maintains walking trails, bird observation hides, and informational signs throughout the reserve for visitors to explore the wetland environment.
The reserve houses two rare species of diving beetles: the Greater Silver and Lesser Silver, which remain scarce across the British territory.
GPS coordinates: 51.15910,-2.81440
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:26
Sweet Track
1 km
Ham Wall
2.5 km
Shapwick Hoard
1.1 km
Peat Moors Centre
2.2 km
The Abbot's Fish House
3 km
Manor Farmhouse
2.9 km
Westhay Heath
2.5 km
Street Heath
3.4 km
Shapwick Manor
2.3 km
Church of St Mary, Meare
2.8 km
Church of St Michael & All Angels, Greinton
4.3 km
Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors
4.5 km
Church of St Mary, Moorlinch
4.8 km
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2.5 km
Church of All Saints, Ashcott
3.2 km
Church of St Peter, Catcott
3.9 km
Church of St Philip and St James
4.7 km
Catcott War Memorial
3.8 km
Abbots Sharpham Sharpham Park Farmhouse
4.6 km
Church Farmhouse
2.5 km
Northbrook Farmhouse
1.3 km
Shapwick County Primary School
2.5 km
Milestone At Ngr St 4500 3611
4.6 km
Milepost On Roadside At Ngr St 4077 3617
4.8 km
Remains Of Former Cross In Grounds Of Church Hall
4.8 km
The Manor House And Forecourt Wall
4.1 km
Milestone, SW of village, E end of Loxley Wood
3.6 km
Milestone, W end of Ashcott village
3.3 kmReviews
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