Bird PlacesWiltshire Wildlife Trust reserve · Steeple Langford, Wiltshire
Langford Lakes birdwatching guide
Langford Lakes turns former Wylye valley gravel pits into a compact reserve of open water, reedbed and wet woodland, with hides close enough together to make a short circuit worthwhile. The chalk river running alongside adds kingfisher and little egret to the wildfowl on the lakes, and the whole site sits within a short drive of Salisbury.
Key facts
- Habitat
- wetland
- Size
- Not recorded
- Entry fee (adult)
- Not published
- Entry fee (child)
- Not published
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- Not published
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Car park
- Yes
- Toilets
- No
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- winter, spring
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| autumn | Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) | frequent | — |
| winter | Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) | common | — |
| winter | Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) | common | — |
| winter | Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) | occasional | — |
Getting there
Steeple Langford, Wiltshire
View on OpenStreetMap · Official website
Facilities & opening
Opening hours not recorded — check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to Langford Lakes take?
The hides sit close together around the lakes, so a full circuit takes an hour or two at birdwatching pace.
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.