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Great Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Berkshire

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Great Pond

Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane Credit: Basher Eyre

Great Pond is a picturesque freshwater body located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Spanning over 617 acres, this stunning pond offers a tranquil and idyllic escape for both locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, it is truly a natural gem within the region.

The pond itself is characterized by crystal-clear waters, making it an ideal spot for various recreational activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking. With its sandy shores and gentle slopes, it provides an inviting environment for families to relax and enjoy the sun.

Great Pond also boasts a diverse ecosystem, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The surrounding area is home to a wide range of bird species, including herons, ducks, and ospreys, making it a popular spot for birdwatching. The pond's marshy areas are teeming with aquatic life, such as frogs, turtles, and various fish species, further adding to its ecological significance.

In addition to its natural beauty, Great Pond offers numerous amenities to enhance visitors' experiences. There are designated picnic areas equipped with tables and grills, perfect for enjoying a lakeside meal. Furthermore, the pond is easily accessible, with a well-maintained parking lot and a boat ramp for those wishing to explore the waters.

Overall, Great Pond in Berkshire is a captivating destination that showcases the beauty of nature. Its pristine waters, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Massachusetts.

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Great Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.420421/-0.65511621 or Grid Reference SU9369. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park As the tree ages, there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park
As the tree ages, there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Ascot High Street The high street in Ascot on race day - a place to avoid if you aren't heading to the races yourself, viewed from the petrol station. Lots of illegal parking and thousands of cars flocking everywhere.
Ascot High Street
The high street in Ascot on race day - a place to avoid if you aren't heading to the races yourself, viewed from the petrol station. Lots of illegal parking and thousands of cars flocking everywhere.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge
At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - LinkExternal link
Royal Berkshire Hotel Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Royal Berkshire Hotel
Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Walled Garden for The Oaks The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>
Walled Garden for The Oaks
The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel
Gates to a Walled Garden These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542843">SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks</a>
Gates to a Walled Garden
These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>.
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond
I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel.
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
SU9268 Ascot Ascot High Street looking east.
SU9268 Ascot
Ascot High Street looking east.
Ascot Major works in progress at Ascot Racecourse.
Ascot
Major works in progress at Ascot Racecourse.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Sunninghill The church was built between 1808 and 1827 (incorporating a Norman doorway from the previous church) with the chancel and south chapel added in 1888 by W.H. Crossland (architect of Royal Holloway College), all in yellow brick.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Sunninghill
The church was built between 1808 and 1827 (incorporating a Norman doorway from the previous church) with the chancel and south chapel added in 1888 by W.H. Crossland (architect of Royal Holloway College), all in yellow brick.
The Great Pond I took this on a geocaching trip in Windsor Great Park. It is very near the route of the Three Castles Path and is a spot which birdwatchers appear to enjoy, although the road across the head of the pond is actually off-limits.
The Great Pond
I took this on a geocaching trip in Windsor Great Park. It is very near the route of the Three Castles Path and is a spot which birdwatchers appear to enjoy, although the road across the head of the pond is actually off-limits.
The Golden Gates....... ....at the bottom of the very old mile course at Ascot race Course
The Golden Gates.......
....at the bottom of the very old mile course at Ascot race Course
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Great Pond is located at Grid Ref: SU9369 (Lat: 51.420421, Lng: -0.65511621)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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