Pond Plantation

Wood, Forest in Surrey

England

Pond Plantation

Pen Ponds in Richmond Park Sun through the trees around Pen Ponds.
Pen Ponds in Richmond Park Credit: Bob Walters

Pond Plantation is a picturesque area located in Surrey, England. Nestled amidst lush woodlands and serene forests, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The plantation is known for its abundant ponds, which lend it its name. These ponds are scattered throughout the area, providing a serene backdrop and attracting a variety of wildlife. Visitors often come to observe and appreciate the diverse flora and fauna that call the plantation home.

The woodlands surrounding Pond Plantation are rich in biodiversity, with a wide array of trees, plants, and flowers. Oak, beech, and birch are just a few of the tree species that can be found here, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons.

Walking trails and footpaths crisscross the plantation, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths often lead to hidden gems, such as secluded picnic spots or viewpoints offering breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Pond Plantation also has a rich history. Dating back centuries, it has witnessed the passage of time and the changing landscapes of Surrey. Ruins of old buildings and remnants of past agricultural practices can still be found, adding to the charm and allure of the area.

Overall, Pond Plantation in Surrey is a true gem, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its ponds, woodlands, and historical features make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with the natural beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.439272/-0.27739059 or Grid Reference TQ1972. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pen Ponds in Richmond Park Sun through the trees around Pen Ponds.
Pen Ponds in Richmond Park
Sun through the trees around Pen Ponds.
Richmond Park trig
Richmond Park trig
Path to Pen Ponds
Path to Pen Ponds
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Ladderstile Gate Lodge
Ladderstile Gate Lodge
Water trough, Ladderstile Gate The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association was founded in 1859 initially to provide clean drinking water in public places for people in London, but soon extended to include animals and also outside London itself. It is still active (now known as The Drinking Fountain Association), with the objectives of:

• The promotion of the provision of drinking water for people and animals in the United Kingdom and Overseas
• The preservation of the Association's archive materials, artefacts, drinking fountains, cattle troughs and other installations.

For full details of its history, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://drinkingfountains.org/Attachments(PDF)/DFA%20HIstory.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://drinkingfountains.org/Attachments(PDF)/DFA%20HIstory.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Water trough, Ladderstile Gate
The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association was founded in 1859 initially to provide clean drinking water in public places for people in London, but soon extended to include animals and also outside London itself. It is still active (now known as The Drinking Fountain Association), with the objectives of: • The promotion of the provision of drinking water for people and animals in the United Kingdom and Overseas • The preservation of the Association's archive materials, artefacts, drinking fountains, cattle troughs and other installations. For full details of its history, see LinkExternal link.
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Broomfield Hill Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Broomfield Hill
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Broomfield Hill Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Broomfield Hill
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park
Richmond Park
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park
Richmond Park
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Richmond Park Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park.
Website & map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre (3.69 sq mi) park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen. The park is famous for its red and fallow deer, which number over six hundred. The park is a National Nature Reserve. There is access to the park through several gates and many footpaths cross the park. Website & map: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
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Pond Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TQ1972 (Lat: 51.439272, Lng: -0.27739059)

Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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