Find fresh water near you
Ace Fresh helps you find public drinking-water taps, refill points and natural springs across the UK. Search by location, check whether a source is treated, tested, unverified, seasonal or unavailable, and review access and recent status information before relying on it.
A source appearing on Ace does not automatically mean the water is safe to drink. Always check its current status and follow the displayed safety information.
What is Ace Fresh?
Ace Fresh is a searchable directory of outdoor water sources in the UK. It includes public refill taps, managed drinking-water outlets and natural springs. Each record displays its source type, access information, last update and safety classification. A listing does not automatically mean that untreated water is safe to drink.
All water sources
102 sourcesVerified and managed refill points
Sources connected to treated water supplies or verified as drinking water.
Natural springs
Mapped natural springs. Unless stated otherwise, these are untested natural sources.
Browse by country
Explore water sources in each UK country.
England
Public taps, refill stations and springs across English counties.
86 sources listedWales
Water sources near trails, campsites and outdoor sites in Wales.
2 sources listedScotland
Scottish Water Top Up Taps, springs and refill points in Scotland.
14 sources listedNorthern Ireland
Public water outlets and refill points across Northern Ireland.
0 sources listedUnderstanding water-source statuses
Every source on Ace Fresh has a clear classification so you know what to expect.
Verified drinking water
The source has current information indicating that the water is intended or approved for drinking. Check the testing date and source details before use.
Treated refill point
A managed tap or refill outlet connected to a treated supply. Check access hours and any site restrictions.
Tested with limitations
The source has been tested but with conditions or limitations. Read the specific limitation before use.
Untested natural source
The source has not been confirmed by Ace as safe for drinking. Natural water may contain contamination that cannot be identified by appearance, taste or smell.
Seasonal source
Flow may vary or stop during dry weather. Do not rely on this as your only water supply.
Currently unavailable
There is not enough recent information to confirm whether the source is flowing or accessible.
Fresh water points near Ace routes
When a Fresh source is located on or near an Ace walking or camping route, it can appear as a route checkpoint. The route page will tell you whether the source is included within your purchased access, located on public land or requires separate permission.
Example checkpoint
💧 Water source ahead — 320 metres
Cwm Valley Spring
Untested natural source
Flow last confirmed 3 days ago
How Ace verifies information
Candidate sources are imported from public datasets including OpenStreetMap. Each record is reviewed before publication: coordinates are checked, the source type is confirmed, and a safety classification is assigned based on available evidence. Community members can submit condition reports, but these do not change the official safety classification.
Read the full methodologyFrequently asked questions
Where can I find fresh water near me?
Use the Ace Fresh map to search your location and view nearby public refill taps, managed drinking-water outlets and natural springs. Check each source's access and safety status before travelling or relying on it.
Does every marker mean the water is safe to drink?
No. Each source has a separate status. Untested natural sources are not confirmed by Ace Access as safe to drink. Always check the individual source page for its safety classification before use.
Can I find water near an Ace walking route?
Yes. Relevant Fresh sources can appear on route pages and in purchased-route navigation, provided their location and access have been reviewed.
Can I add a source?
Yes. Signed-in users can suggest a source, but it remains pending until its location and access information are reviewed by Ace administrators.
What does "last flow confirmed" mean?
It records when someone most recently reported that water was visibly flowing. It is not a water-quality test and does not indicate the water is safe to drink.
What does "untested natural source" mean?
It means Ace Access has not received evidence confirming the water is safe to drink. Natural water may contain contamination that cannot be identified by appearance, taste or smell.
Public data and attribution
Some source locations are derived from OpenStreetMap contributors under the ODbL licence. Ace Access reviews, supplements and classifies this data but does not claim ownership of community-contributed geographic information.