Aucombe Island Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Wiltshire

England

Aucombe Island Pond

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

Aucombe Island Pond is a small freshwater body located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated in the picturesque village of Aucombe, the pond is a prominent natural feature, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Covering an area of approximately 1.5 acres, it is classified as a pond due to its small size.

Surrounded by lush vegetation and tall reeds, Aucombe Island Pond offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors. The pond is home to a diverse range of aquatic plants, including water lilies and reed beds, which provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Local bird species such as ducks, swans, and herons can often be spotted gliding gracefully on the water's surface or nesting in the surrounding trees.

The pond itself boasts crystal-clear freshwater, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. Common fish species found in Aucombe Island Pond include roach, carp, and perch, providing ample opportunities for anglers to enjoy a day of fishing.

Visitors to Aucombe Island Pond can access the site via a footpath that winds its way through the nearby Aucombe Wood. The pond is also conveniently located near a picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while indulging in a packed lunch.

Overall, Aucombe Island Pond offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life, providing a natural haven for both wildlife and visitors seeking a moment of tranquility in the heart of Wiltshire.

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Aucombe Island Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.182617/-2.2267161 or Grid Reference ST8442. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm track towards Clay Hill
Farm track towards Clay Hill
Public Footpath near Horningsham
Public Footpath near Horningsham
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.
Foot and cycle path beside the A36
Foot and cycle path beside the A36
Trees beside Folly Lane Now called Folly Lane, historic OS mapping shows this as Whittock's Lane, long pre-dating the adjacent A36 Warminster by-pass just behind the trees.
Trees beside Folly Lane
Now called Folly Lane, historic OS mapping shows this as Whittock's Lane, long pre-dating the adjacent A36 Warminster by-pass just behind the trees.
Sheep on track at Cannimore Farm
Sheep on track at Cannimore Farm
Uphill view from Cannimore Road Despite the name, Cannimore Road is a very muddy bridleway and most certainly not suitable for vehicles.
Uphill view from Cannimore Road
Despite the name, Cannimore Road is a very muddy bridleway and most certainly not suitable for vehicles.
Cley Hill, from the Mid Wilts Way
Cley Hill, from the Mid Wilts Way
Approaching Cley Hill on the Mid Wilts Way
Approaching Cley Hill on the Mid Wilts Way
The A362 towards Longleat
The A362 towards Longleat
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs Plaza Looking to the wild water rapids and heated outside pool at Center Parcs.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs Plaza
Looking to the wild water rapids and heated outside pool at Center Parcs.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs Looking towards accommodation in the Center Parcs venue.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs
Looking towards accommodation in the Center Parcs venue.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs A road heading through the Fir section of the resort.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs
A road heading through the Fir section of the resort.
Longbridge Deverill : Lake Looking across the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Lake
Looking across the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Footpath A footpath heads around the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Footpath
A footpath heads around the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Lake A sandy beach area by the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Lake
A sandy beach area by the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Footpath A footpath around the lake.
Longbridge Deverill : Center Parcs - Footpath
A footpath around the lake.
Horningsham : Road Looking along a road.
Horningsham : Road
Looking along a road.
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Aucombe Island Pond is located at Grid Ref: ST8442 (Lat: 51.182617, Lng: -2.2267161)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.182617,-2.2267161
Bicycle Parking
Lat/Long: 51.1832827/-2.2330186
Aucombe North Hanging
Place: locality
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1843864/-2.2280733
Hart Hill
Place: locality
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1809417/-2.2322056
The Treehouses
Tourism: resort
Lat/Long: 51.1839752/-2.2327026
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