The Glastonbury Townhouse

Loxton's Marsh Trail

RSPB

Circles a rich wetland reserve on level paths and boardwalks, perfect for buggies and families spotting wading birds, dragonflies and seasonal wildflowers. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. The well-maintained trails let you get close to reedbeds and open water without muddy boots, with several hides offering sheltered viewpoints—ideal for budding birdwatchers and a gentle nature break between Somerset's Levels villages.

Avalon Hide Path

RSPB

Meanders through RSPB Ham Wall reserve on flat, wheelchair-accessible boardwalks and gravel paths, perfect for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Leads to the Avalon Hide overlooking reedbed lagoons where bitterns, marsh harriers and murmurations of starlings (autumn/winter) put on spectacular shows. Excellent for birdwatching year-round with minimal effort required.

Walton Heath Trail

RSPB

Meanders through RSPB Walton Heath's heathland and woodland on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with gentle undulations. Perfect for families and accessible for sturdy all-terrain buggies on drier days, though some sections can get muddy. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. Excellent for spotting butterflies, dragonflies and heathland birds including stonechats and Dartford warblers, with interpretation boards explaining this rare habitat's importance.

Ham Wall Loop

RSPB

Reedbed Trail

RSPB