Fleet Pond

Inland Water
Walk Leader
Jeff Kelsey
Capacity
8
Late Autumn afternoon at Fleet Pond

Fleet Pond from Railway Car Park

Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire. The nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats including heathland, woodland, reedbed and marsh, and is home for many species of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wild flowers. Most of reserve is designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the diversity of flora and fauna that can be seen and photographed. The Pond itself covers about a third of the reserve.

The walk will focus on the northern side where there are the best views of the Pond itself. Total walking estimated 1-2 miles. Walking shoes advisable.

Further information on and photos of the location can be found on the Fleet Pond Society website.

Note: Due to its proximity to Farnborough airport, drone photography is not possible.

Walk Location

Fleet Pond

Walk Directions

Driving: Fleet Pond is about 5 minutes from the M3 Jct 4A. The Fleet Pond car park is free and includes disabled bay parking, but there is a 2.1 m height entry restriction. There are no facilities in the car park.

Public transport: Fleet Pond is very easy to reach by train. Fleet station is on the main line from Waterloo. The meeting point is a 10-15 mins walk (0.6 mile) on the flat from the station.

Accessibility

Flat around the pond with mainly cinder paths and some board walks. Some gentle slopes on the way from the car park. Some parts to the East side can get a little muddy after prolonged rainy spells. The road to the car park is tarmac.

Feedback Meeting Type
Zoom
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