Frensham Little Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Surrey Waverley

England

Frensham Little Pond

Churt Common in sunshine Passing the Devil&#039;s Jumps en route to Frensham Great Pond. Sunshine following a rain shower a little earlier. — Churt Common in sunshine Credit: Peter S

Frensham Little Pond is a natural freshwater lake located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated within the picturesque Frensham Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Covering an area of around 7.5 hectares, Frensham Little Pond is a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike, offering a tranquil and scenic setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. The pond is surrounded by heathland, woodland, and marshes, providing a diverse habitat for a range of plant and animal species.

The water in Frensham Little Pond is crystal clear and boasts excellent water quality. It is fed by natural springs and rainwater runoff from the surrounding area. The pond is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 1.5 meters, and is home to various freshwater species, including fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Visitors to Frensham Little Pond can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The pond has a designated swimming area, which is supervised during the summer months to ensure the safety of swimmers. Anglers can try their luck at catching fish such as carp, roach, and perch.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for walking and picnicking, with several footpaths and grassy areas available for visitors to explore and relax. Frensham Little Pond offers a peaceful retreat within the beautiful Surrey countryside, making it a cherished natural gem for both nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil getaway.

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Frensham Little Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.166731/-0.77223868 or Grid Reference SU8541. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Churt Common in sunshine

Passing the Devil's Jumps en route to Frensham Great Pond. Sunshine following a rain shower a little earlier.

Peter S

View towards Gong Hill, Millbridge

David Howard

Rural Life Living Museum near Farnham

This is Henry's Yard with the Old Kiln Forge on the right. The steam roller is an Aveling and Porter built in 1926 as works No. 11454 with a single piston valve cylinder. It weighs 8 tons and was visiting for a special event.

Chris Allen

Old Kiln Light Railway

This is based in the Rural life Living Museum near Farnham. Planet locomotive No. 2528 was at this end with an Orenstein and Koppel 0-6-0T locomotive at the opposite end. It was a very hot and sunny day and photography was trying in a heavily wooded museum.

Chris Allen

Rural Life Living Museum near Farnham - stationary steam engine

This trailer mounted engine and boiler ensemble were visiting for a special working steam event. The engine is an inverted vertical single cylinder by Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies of Ipswich, No. 7572 of 1889. It is of 4 nominal horsepower with a slide valve cylinder 6" x 9". It was used in the Welwyn Garden City area for market garden irrigation and is now privately owned. This was a delightful unexpected discovery.

Chris Allen

A287 Frensham

Main road through Frensham.

Wayland Smith

Frensham Great Pond - looking north east

Peter S

Frensham Common in sunshine

Peter S

Pools of water on Frensham Common

Peter S

Path down to Frensham Little Pond

Peter S

Frensham Little Pond

The pond looking autumnal with sunshine highlighting trees on the far shore.

Peter S

Frensham Great Pond

A large pond created as a fish pond in the 13th century for the Bishop of Winchester and his court when they were visiting Farnham Castle, now a popular recreation spot.

Alan Hunt

The beach, Frensham Great Pond

The sandy beach area on the north side of the Great Pond. The Greensand which comprises Frensham Common is better quality than many sea-side beaches.

Alan Hunt

Frensham Great Pond

A swan on the beach area of Frensham Great Pond. Created in the 13th century as a fish pond for the Bishop of Winchester it is now a popular recreation area.

Alan Hunt

Reed beds, Frensham Great Pond

Reed beds near the beach area of this medieval fishpond now used as a recreation centre.

Alan Hunt

Bell heather, Frensham Ponds

Bell heather on a former car park by the Great Pond.

Alan Hunt

Sandy tracks, Frensham Common

Sandy tracks by Frensham Great Pond with fenced off areas protecting the heathland flora from the large number of people that visit this area. The common is on the Greensand and is a classic area of lowland heath.

Alan Hunt