Fish Pond

A shallow lake just outside Street that's more about gentle countryside wandering than dramatic scenery. Fish Pond itself is modest - a proper working water body rather than a leisure resort - but it sits nicely within walking distance of the town and makes for a pleasant hour's detour if you're camping at Bobsfield or Orchard Farm.

The main draw is the walk around it. You get decent views across the water, especially from the far bank, and on a clear day the surrounding Somerset levels spread out quite flat and wide. It's the sort of place where locals bring dogs and families come for a quiet stroll rather than a destination in itself. Kids won't be thrilled for hours, but they won't complain either - ducks to watch, open space to run about in.

Go early morning or late afternoon when light hits the water properly. Mid-summer weekends can feel a bit busy with nearby campsites emptying out, so timing matters. Allow 45 minutes to an hour depending on how slowly you walk and whether you sit on the benches watching nothing happen.

Free to visit - there's parking nearby and footpaths are straightforward. It works well as a half-day add-on to the Levels exploration rather than a reason to change your route, especially if you're based at one of the excellent local campsites. The real value is the space to breathe between activities, not the views themselves.