Alder Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Hampshire New Forest

England

Alder Lake

Flood Street, looking towards Peasash Farm
Flood Street, looking towards Peasash Farm Credit: David Martin

Alder Lake, located in Hampshire, is a serene freshwater body encompassing an area of approximately 50 acres. Nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, this natural gem offers a variety of aquatic habitats, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh.

The centerpiece of Alder Lake is a pristine lake that spans around 30 acres. The lake boasts crystal-clear waters, which are teeming with diverse species of fish, such as carp, perch, pike, and roach. Fishing enthusiasts flock to this spot to indulge in their favorite pastime, lured by the promise of a great catch.

Adjacent to the lake, a smaller pool can be found, providing a tranquil setting for leisurely swimming or paddling about in a canoe. The pool is encircled by lush vegetation, creating a sense of seclusion and privacy for visitors.

Alder Lake is also home to a charming pond, fed by natural springs, which offers a haven for various aquatic plants and insects. The pond attracts an array of birdlife, including mallards, herons, and kingfishers, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Surrounding the lake, pool, and pond, a vibrant freshwater marsh flourishes. This marshland is characterized by its distinctive flora, such as reeds, sedges, and water lilies. It provides a crucial habitat for numerous amphibians, including frogs and newts, as well as an assortment of invertebrates.

A visit to Alder Lake promises a tranquil and idyllic experience, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and appreciate the diverse ecosystems that coexist within this Hampshire oasis.

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Alder Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.944311/-1.8156361 or Grid Reference SU1316. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flood Street, looking towards Peasash Farm
Flood Street, looking towards Peasash Farm
Lane junction with Fryern Court Road
Lane junction with Fryern Court Road
Marl Lane
Marl Lane
Puddleslosh Lane I had to walk round this way to find out if the track lived up to its name - and it does!
Puddleslosh Lane
I had to walk round this way to find out if the track lived up to its name - and it does!
Whitsbury Road
Whitsbury Road
Modern housing development on the edge of Fordingbridge
Modern housing development on the edge of Fordingbridge
Sweatfords Water flowing under Puddleslosh Lane A fine set of rather wet placenames!
Sweatfords Water flowing under Puddleslosh Lane
A fine set of rather wet placenames!
Gated track
Gated track
Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path From where the Path makes a right-angled bend involving Fordingbridge footpaths 83 and 84. The same field appears in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196926">SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path</a>. The house you can see is on Whitsbury Road.
Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path
From where the Path makes a right-angled bend involving Fordingbridge footpaths 83 and 84. The same field appears in SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path. The house you can see is on Whitsbury Road.
Avon Valley Path near Upper Burgate From the same junction as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196854">SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path</a>. This is Fordingbridge footpath 83 heading towards the A338 at Upper Burgate. Ahead you can see the rear of units at the Fairgate Centre. Goodness, it's gone very gloomy.
Avon Valley Path near Upper Burgate
From the same junction as SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path. This is Fordingbridge footpath 83 heading towards the A338 at Upper Burgate. Ahead you can see the rear of units at the Fairgate Centre. Goodness, it's gone very gloomy.
Waymark post, Avon Valley Path At the junction where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196854">SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196879">SU1415 : Avon Valley Path near Upper Burgate</a> were taken. The upper green arrow signals the route of the Avon Valley Path and displays the bridge symbol shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/403962">SU1327 : Sign for the Avon Valley Path</a>; the left arrow indicates the path to Tinkers Cross.
Waymark post, Avon Valley Path
At the junction where SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path and SU1415 : Avon Valley Path near Upper Burgate were taken. The upper green arrow signals the route of the Avon Valley Path and displays the bridge symbol shown in SU1327 : Sign for the Avon Valley Path; the left arrow indicates the path to Tinkers Cross.
Avon Valley Path north of Fordingbridge The gloom of the afternoon is intensified by the tall hedges and the narrowness of Fordingbridge footpath 84.
Avon Valley Path north of Fordingbridge
The gloom of the afternoon is intensified by the tall hedges and the narrowness of Fordingbridge footpath 84.
Avon Valley Path to Fordingbridge From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196901">SU1415 : Avon Valley Path north of Fordingbridge</a>, looking in the opposite direction along Fordingbridge footpath 84.
Avon Valley Path to Fordingbridge
From the same spot as SU1415 : Avon Valley Path north of Fordingbridge, looking in the opposite direction along Fordingbridge footpath 84.
Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path The southern part of the field also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5196854">SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path</a>, with the same house on Whitsbury Road visible.
Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path
The southern part of the field also shown in SU1415 : Plastic bales by the Avon Valley path, with the same house on Whitsbury Road visible.
Avon Valley Path leaving Fordingbridge The path follows Fordingbridge footpath 84 through the town's northern suburbs, here passing houses on Penny's Close.
Avon Valley Path leaving Fordingbridge
The path follows Fordingbridge footpath 84 through the town's northern suburbs, here passing houses on Penny's Close.
Waverley Road, Fordingbridge A side turning seen from the Avon Valley Path as it follows Penny's Lane.
Waverley Road, Fordingbridge
A side turning seen from the Avon Valley Path as it follows Penny's Lane.
WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (15) -
Marl Lane pillbox type FW3/22: DoB ID: S0012673

A pillbox in very good condition that once overlooked open ground to the west, and the track of the now disused railway. It's a concrete faced type 22 constructed using horizontal wooden planking, and having an embrasure in each wall including a slanted rifle port by the entrance doorway.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5255891">SU1414 : WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (16)</a>
WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (15)
- Marl Lane pillbox type FW3/22: DoB ID: S0012673 A pillbox in very good condition that once overlooked open ground to the west, and the track of the now disused railway. It's a concrete faced type 22 constructed using horizontal wooden planking, and having an embrasure in each wall including a slanted rifle port by the entrance doorway. SU1414 : WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (16)
WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (16) -
Marl Lane pillbox type FW3/22: DoB ID: S0012673

Buried almost to embrasure level in some places.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5255893">SU1414 : WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (17)</a>
WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (16)
- Marl Lane pillbox type FW3/22: DoB ID: S0012673 Buried almost to embrasure level in some places. SU1414 : WWII Hampshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley - Fordingbridge anti-tank island (17)
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Alder Lake is located at Grid Ref: SU1316 (Lat: 50.944311, Lng: -1.8156361)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

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