Rush Pool Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Wiltshire

England

Rush Pool Pond

Farm track towards Clay Hill
Farm track towards Clay Hill Credit: thejackrustles

Rush Pool Pond is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is nestled within the idyllic countryside, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The pond covers an area of approximately 2 acres, making it a relatively small body of water.

The pond is known for its calm and tranquil atmosphere, attracting visitors who seek a peaceful retreat in nature. Its crystal-clear waters are home to a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna, including various species of fish, frogs, and water birds. The pond provides a vital habitat for these creatures, offering shelter and sustenance.

Surrounding the pond is a dense growth of rushes, which give the pond its name. These tall grass-like plants create a natural boundary between the water and the surrounding land, adding to the pond's beauty and ecological significance. The rushes also serve as nesting sites for birds, enhancing the overall biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Rush Pool Pond can enjoy a leisurely stroll along its banks, taking in the serene surroundings and observing the wildlife. The pond is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, who can try their luck at catching some of the resident fish species.

Overall, Rush Pool Pond is a charming and ecologically important freshwater marsh, offering a serene and immersive experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Rush Pool Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.196844/-2.2605323 or Grid Reference ST8144. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm track towards Clay Hill
Farm track towards Clay Hill
Cley Hill On the Mid-Wiltshire Way, a popular path ascends the chalky hill to an Iron Age hillfort with sweeping views.
Cley Hill
On the Mid-Wiltshire Way, a popular path ascends the chalky hill to an Iron Age hillfort with sweeping views.
Sturford Mead Farm Fieldscape to the west of Cley Hill. Pasture and hedgerows predominate.
Gorse in the foreground is in bloom.
Sturford Mead Farm
Fieldscape to the west of Cley Hill. Pasture and hedgerows predominate. Gorse in the foreground is in bloom.
Farmland below Cley Hill Looking towards Corsley House. One of the field boundaries shown on the modern OS 1:25,000 map has been removed, enlarging the green field in the centre of this view.
Farmland below Cley Hill
Looking towards Corsley House. One of the field boundaries shown on the modern OS 1:25,000 map has been removed, enlarging the green field in the centre of this view.
Sturford from Cley Hill The prominent house in the centre is Sturford Mead.
Sturford from Cley Hill
The prominent house in the centre is Sturford Mead.
Horningsham : Park Hill Plain Looking through the woods.
Horningsham : Park Hill Plain
Looking through the woods.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain Looking through the woods.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain
Looking through the woods.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain Looking through the woods.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain
Looking through the woods.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain A track into the woodlands which is not public.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain
A track into the woodlands which is not public.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain A track heads into the woodland.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain
A track heads into the woodland.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain A road heads to a car park.
Longbridge Deverill : Park Hill Plain
A road heads to a car park.
Corsley : Longleat Entrance Entrance to Longleat Park.
Corsley : Longleat Entrance
Entrance to Longleat Park.
Corsley : Batsford Timber The sawmill at Longleat.
Corsley : Batsford Timber
The sawmill at Longleat.
Corsley : Longleat Forestry A centre making wood products.
Corsley : Longleat Forestry
A centre making wood products.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs Longleat A footpath heading to nearby lodges.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs Longleat
A footpath heading to nearby lodges.
Gardens between Orangery and Longleat House
Gardens between Orangery and Longleat House
The view South from Cley Hill summit The view South from Cley Hill. The trees of Kings Bottom and Cannimore obscure the Center Parcs Holiday Village.
The view South from Cley Hill summit
The view South from Cley Hill. The trees of Kings Bottom and Cannimore obscure the Center Parcs Holiday Village.
The view West from the summit of Cley Hill NOTE : check the "more sizes" option for a higher resolution version of this picture.
The view West from the summit of Cley Hill
The view West from the summit of Cley Hill
NOTE : check the "more sizes" option for a higher resolution version of this picture. The view West from the summit of Cley Hill
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Rush Pool Pond is located at Grid Ref: ST8144 (Lat: 51.196844, Lng: -2.2605323)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.196844,-2.2605323
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.1957635/-2.2581056
Monkeys
Attraction: animal
Tourism: attraction
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 51.1935558/-2.2576315
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1953237/-2.2585785
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1954038/-2.2580994
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1956313/-2.2585493
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1957894/-2.2586552
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