Madam's Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Madam's Pool

Track and footpath to Brookfield House The house can be seen in the distance.
Track and footpath to Brookfield House Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Madam's Pool is a tranquil freshwater marsh located in Gloucestershire, England. Spanning approximately 5 acres, it is a small but significant body of water nestled within a scenic landscape. Situated near the village of Gloucester, the pool is easily accessible, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

The pool itself is characterized by its calm, still waters that reflect the surrounding lush vegetation. It is a natural habitat for a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna. The pool's water is sourced from nearby springs and rainwater runoff, ensuring its freshness and purity.

Surrounded by reed beds, the pool provides a haven for numerous bird species, including herons, ducks, and swans. These avian visitors can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the water or nesting in the surrounding vegetation. The pool's serene ambiance also attracts a variety of smaller creatures such as dragonflies, frogs, and newts.

The pool's location within the larger landscape of Gloucestershire adds to its charm. It is surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, creating a picturesque backdrop for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Additionally, the pool's proximity to walking trails and picnic areas makes it an ideal spot for a leisurely day out in nature.

Overall, Madam's Pool is a hidden gem in Gloucestershire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its diverse wildlife, stunning scenery, and tranquil atmosphere, it is a place that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit.

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Madam's Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.824836/-2.3281736 or Grid Reference SO7714. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track and footpath to Brookfield House The house can be seen in the distance.
Track and footpath to Brookfield House
The house can be seen in the distance.
Elmore Lane This road joins up the scattered farms and houses of the community within a big bend of the River Severn.
Elmore Lane
This road joins up the scattered farms and houses of the community within a big bend of the River Severn.
Elmore Lane at Weir Lane junction Looking west towards Elmore Farm.
Elmore Lane at Weir Lane junction
Looking west towards Elmore Farm.
Elmore Farm Plenty of barns for conversion here.
Elmore Farm
Plenty of barns for conversion here.
Ponds at Elmore Elmore Farm in the background. A willow to the left.
Ponds at Elmore
Elmore Farm in the background. A willow to the left.
Dead end lane to Velthouse A branch to the left heads south-east to Keeper's Lodge.
Dead end lane to Velthouse
A branch to the left heads south-east to Keeper's Lodge.
Kenton Green, Elmore, 1 By the junction with Velthouse Lane, looking east towards Gloucester.
Kenton Green, Elmore, 1
By the junction with Velthouse Lane, looking east towards Gloucester.
Kenton Green, Elmore, 2 Looking west towards Elmore church.
Kenton Green, Elmore, 2
Looking west towards Elmore church.
Footpath at Farley Corner. 1 The cultivator has been left in place ready for the next farming operation?
The path here heads east towards Elmore Court.
Footpath at Farley Corner. 1
The cultivator has been left in place ready for the next farming operation? The path here heads east towards Elmore Court.
Footpath at Farley Corner. 2 Path heads generally south towards Velthouse.
Footpath at Farley Corner. 2
Path heads generally south towards Velthouse.
Farley Corner Heads west towards Church Farm at Farley's End.
Farley Corner
Heads west towards Church Farm at Farley's End.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 1 Lake Street, glimpsed in the middle distance, crosses the floodplain to reach the riverside community of Elmore Back.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 1
Lake Street, glimpsed in the middle distance, crosses the floodplain to reach the riverside community of Elmore Back.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 2 A recently-cleared ditch marks the line where the land rises to Farley's End on the left side of the photo.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 2
A recently-cleared ditch marks the line where the land rises to Farley's End on the left side of the photo.
St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore Getting on for nine years since I last visited this spot. Unfortunately it was locked, as in 2008.
See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/759261">SO7614 : St. John's, view from the north-east</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/759260">SO7614 : St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore</a>.
St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore
Getting on for nine years since I last visited this spot. Unfortunately it was locked, as in 2008. See SO7614 : St. John's, view from the north-east and SO7614 : St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore.
View from St. John's churchyard A pleasant view of rolling countryside within a big bend of the River Severn.
View from St. John's churchyard
A pleasant view of rolling countryside within a big bend of the River Severn.
St. John's noticeboard Service times and rusty drawing pins plus the first glimpse of the 2017 snowdrops.
St. John's noticeboard
Service times and rusty drawing pins plus the first glimpse of the 2017 snowdrops.
Galanthus nivalis, Common Snowdrop Seen in context by the noticeboard for St. John's.
Galanthus nivalis, Common Snowdrop
Seen in context by the noticeboard for St. John's.
Waterend Lane A dead-end lane, and the landowners around make sure you know it!
Old orchard to the left.
Waterend Lane
A dead-end lane, and the landowners around make sure you know it! Old orchard to the left.
Show me another place!

Madam's Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO7714 (Lat: 51.824836, Lng: -2.3281736)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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