Churn Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Churn Pool

Danger Keep Out! Gate off the Ermine Way to parking area next to gravel pit pools. — Danger Keep Out! Credit: Jeff Gogarty

Churn Pool is a freshwater lake located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated within the Cotswold Water Park, it is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists alike. The lake covers an area of approximately 20 hectares and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and wildlife.

The pool is formed from an old gravel extraction site and has been transformed into a tranquil and picturesque body of water. Its clear and calm waters make it an ideal spot for various water activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy angling for a variety of species including carp, pike, perch, and bream.

Churn Pool is also a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide range of bird species. The surrounding marshland provides a suitable habitat for many waterfowl, waders, and other wetland birds. Visitors can expect to see species such as swans, ducks, herons, and geese among others.

The lake is well-maintained with designated pathways and picnic areas, making it an excellent place for families to spend a day outdoors. It offers ample opportunities for relaxation and enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. The nearby Cotswold Water Park Visitor Centre provides additional amenities such as parking, toilets, and a café.

Overall, Churn Pool in Gloucestershire offers a serene and scenic environment for various recreational activities and is a delightful destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Churn Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.66859/-1.8972893 or Grid Reference SU0796. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Danger Keep Out!

Gate off the Ermine Way to parking area next to gravel pit pools.

Jeff Gogarty

The Ermine Way towards Latton

Jeff Gogarty

Canal Milestone

Thames and Severn Canal, on the towpath of the Cerney Wick Pound (canal between locks). Replica plate in the style of the originals. Cut Benchmark represented 278.1 ft ASL (in 1900). Inscription Walbridge / 19 / Inglesham 9¾ Milestone Society ID: TSC-19

Les Minchin

Thames & Severn canal Milestone

Modern plate placed there by volunteers of the Cotswold Canals Trust ( Link

). The plate is a respectful clone of the style of the original plates used on this canal. The modern bridge on the "Spine Road" is 200m to the left and can clearly be seen on an alternative view - SU0797 : Thames & Severn Path near South Cerney. An earlier image shows the stone before it was pieced together, and set upright see SU0797 : Thames & Severn Canal milepost near Spine Road Bridge Inscription: Walbridge / 18½ / Inglesham / 10¼ Milestone Society National ID: TSC-18½

Mr Red

Milestone remnant Thames & Severn canal

This stone has the same cross section as stones at Link & Link and is 1 mile from the former, to within 0.01 miles. Between what was Crane Bridge and the extant Little Lock. The towpath has been used as access to a large house, and the stone sits on the South side of the road almost in the ditch. Inscription (would have been): WALBRIDGE / 17½ / INGLESHAM / 11¼ Milestone Society National ID: TSC-17½

Mr Red

Roundhouse and Cerney Wick Lock

A disused lock on the defunct Thames and Severn Canal. The building on the right is a lockkeeper's house. It is one of five on this canal; they are known as Roundhouses.

Philip Halling

The A419 passing Cerney Wick

The A419 follows the route of Ermin Way, a Roman Road at this point. The road was dualled some years ago, the old A449 runs on a parallel course nearby.

Philip Halling

Road junction at Latton

Road junction at Latton near Malvern.

Philip Halling

Lake at the Cotswold Water Park

The Cotswold Water Park covers around 40 square miles on the borders of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The park is made up of artificial lakes which have been developed in former gravel pits, to cater for leisure activities. The Water Park has two parts, the larger around the villages of South Cerney and Ashton Keynes, while the other is further east around Fairford and Lechlade.

Mat Fascione

Wildmoor Lane, South Cerney

Dry land amongst the proliferating flooded gravel pits.

Richard Webb

Station Road, South Cerney

Richard Webb

Hotel carpark, Cotswold Water Park

Richard Webb

Hotel, Cotswold Water Park

Richard Webb

Stone Stile, Cerney Wick

On Gloucestershire footpath BSC30 opposite Sunnyside.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Cerney Wick

On Gloucestershire footpath BSC26 alongside "Sunnyside". The stone slab is draped in ivy, forward and to the right of the steel kissing gate. Opposite is SU0795 : Stone Stile, Cerney Wick and on the alternative view SU0795 : An old stile either side of the lane in Cerney Wick this slab can be more clearly seen.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Cerney Wick

On Gloucestershire footpath BSC26 looking from the road. The view NE to the road and ex public house (Crown) is SU0795 : Stone Stile, Cerney Wick.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Cerney Wick

On Gloucestershire footpath BSC26 looking to the road and ex public house (Crown). The view SW from the road is SU0795 : Stone Stile, Cerney Wick.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, South Cerney

On Gloucestershire footpath BSC26, skirting the boating lake, looking SE with the lake behind left. The view to the lake is SU0795 : Stone Stile, South Cerney.

Jayne Tovey

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Churn Pool is located at Grid Ref: SU0796 (Lat: 51.66859, Lng: -1.8972893)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire