Nutscale Reservoir

West Somerset District

Luccombe

Nutscale Reservoir

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Nutscale Reservoir

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Exmoor National Park

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Location: Luccombe, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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December 14, 2018

Hiking

The reservoir is situated in a serene part of Exmoor. Lying deep in the valley, many passing hikers do not even realise it's here. However, from this spot you get a good view of the water nestled into the countryside. In 1942, Nutscale Water was dammed to supply Porlock and Minehead with fresh water. Now it just serves a few properties.

Javi Jaavii

September 15, 2023

Running

If you pay attention, from this point on the path, you'll have good views of Nutscale Reservoir surrounded by beautiful countryside and hills. This reservoir, with water from the River Horner, used to supply Minehead, Porlock, and Porlock Weir, but now it serves just a few properties. It was constructed in 1942.

FARID L

January 11, 2024

Hiking

Nutscale Reservoir is a reservoir located in Exmoor in the northwest Somerset, England. It supplies the town of Minehead and nearby Porlock and Porlock Weir. The reservoir is part of the River Horner catchment area and is dammed.

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