Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve — Attraction in Meare

What a fantastic place to spend a weekend with the family! This spot has it all – beautiful footpaths,for nature lovers. The trails are well-maintained and suitable for all ages, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family. For those interested in birdwatching, this place is a haven. There are numerous hides strategically placed, providing excellent opportunities to observe and photograph a variety of wild birds in their natural habitat. The car park is excellent and incredibly affordable, costing just £3 for the entire day. This small fee makes the visit even more appealing and accessible Overall Experience: This spot is definitely worth a visit. The combination of stunning natural scenery, affordable parking, and abundant wildlife makes it a fantastic destination for a family outing. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore this hidden gem – it’s well...

Lovely place to walk and watch birds. Downside is some people think it's a dog walk, it's not, it's a nature reserve! Well what a shock at the car park here's the email I've just sent: Whilst I am happy to pay £3 to park at Westhey. Your approach to a payment system at Westhey is beyond belief. Whilst it is a functioning machine it is discriminatory against those without a payment card. When not working you then assume everyone has an internet connection or wants one. Should someone have neither please explain how you a wildlife trust has the right to fine them £60. As a wildlife trust you are completely out of order and should be ashamed of implementing such a system and having it run by I have no doubt an aggressive fine seeking...

Not very impressed - preferred Shapwick Heath and Ham Wall by a long way as there was more access, and more life!!

The car park especially, nearly caught me out: as instructed I duly paid my £3 upon return to my car, the machine said "approved" but then rapidly returned to the Pay Now screen which made me suspicious. Sure enough, on checking my bank later I found payment hadn't been taken. Luckily you have time to pay after leaving but if I hadn't checked I would have had to pay a £60 fine. Beware all ye who come after!!!

And before anyone has a rant at my rant - yes...