Plain Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Bedfordshire

England

Plain Pond

Former Poddington airfield: aerial Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Former Poddington airfield: aerial Credit: Chris

Plain Pond is a small body of water situated in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is categorized as a freshwater pond and is located in close proximity to the village of Plainville. The pond covers an area of approximately 2 acres and is surrounded by lush vegetation and woodland.

Due to its size, Plain Pond is often referred to as a lake, although it lacks the depth and expansiveness typically associated with larger bodies of water. The pond's average depth is around 6 feet, with its deepest point reaching approximately 10 feet. It is fed by several small streams that flow from the nearby hills.

The water in Plain Pond is crystal clear and supports a diverse range of flora and fauna. The pond is home to various species of fish, including perch, roach, and pike, making it a popular spot for anglers. Its tranquil surroundings also attract a variety of bird species, such as ducks, herons, and kingfishers.

Surrounding the pond is a mixture of reed beds, marshland, and woodland, providing a rich habitat for numerous plant and animal species. The diverse vegetation includes water lilies, reeds, and various aquatic plants.

Plain Pond is a popular recreational spot for local residents and visitors alike. It offers opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and peaceful walks in the picturesque countryside. The pond's serene atmosphere and natural beauty make it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Bedfordshire countryside.

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Plain Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.240644/-0.59392096 or Grid Reference SP9661. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Poddington airfield: aerial Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Former Poddington airfield: aerial
Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Tower House
Tower House
Entrance to Santa Pod Raceway
Entrance to Santa Pod Raceway
Santa Pod Raceway: aerial 2014 Drag racing circuit. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.santapod.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.santapod.co.uk/">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>
Santa Pod Raceway: aerial 2014
Drag racing circuit. See: LinkExternal link
Frosty field
Frosty field
Santa Pod Raceway - Drag Racing
Santa Pod Raceway - Drag Racing
Santa Pod raceway Santa Pod dragstrip in Bedfordshire, facing south west. It is exactly a quarter of a mile to the finish line on the horizon.
Santa Pod raceway
Santa Pod dragstrip in Bedfordshire, facing south west. It is exactly a quarter of a mile to the finish line on the horizon.
Midland Main Line The train is travelling south-east down the main line from Sharnbrook Summit towards Bedford. The slow line cannot be seen from here but it lies in the fold of land on the left of the photo. It soon enters Sharnbrook Tunnel.
Midland Main Line
The train is travelling south-east down the main line from Sharnbrook Summit towards Bedford. The slow line cannot be seen from here but it lies in the fold of land on the left of the photo. It soon enters Sharnbrook Tunnel.
Airshaft The airshaft is on Sharnbrook Summit and ventilates the slow-line tunnel. The land over the tunnel is a nature reserve.
Airshaft
The airshaft is on Sharnbrook Summit and ventilates the slow-line tunnel. The land over the tunnel is a nature reserve.
Lee Farm On the Colworth Estate and owned by Unilever, a multinational company.
Lee Farm
On the Colworth Estate and owned by Unilever, a multinational company.
Colworth Laboratories A top secret Unilever research establishment - the home of Nu-food. The chimney is on the boiler house which supplies steam for food processing. Colworth House itself is directly beyond the boiler house, obscured by trees.
Colworth Laboratories
A top secret Unilever research establishment - the home of Nu-food. The chimney is on the boiler house which supplies steam for food processing. Colworth House itself is directly beyond the boiler house, obscured by trees.
Footpath through Woodland One of many walks on the Colworth Estate.
Footpath through Woodland
One of many walks on the Colworth Estate.
Agricultural machinery on the former Podington Airfield
Agricultural machinery
on the former Podington Airfield
Car breaker's yard on Podington airfield
Car breaker's yard on Podington airfield
Tower House, Podington airfield The former control tower is now a dwelling.
Tower House, Podington airfield
The former control tower is now a dwelling.
Car parking lot, Santa Pod dragstrip The Three Shires Way crosses the car park running north-east up to the white buildings in the background. The white buildings are part of the Santa Pod dragstrip, which uses the former runway.
Car parking lot, Santa Pod dragstrip
The Three Shires Way crosses the car park running north-east up to the white buildings in the background. The white buildings are part of the Santa Pod dragstrip, which uses the former runway.
Byway in Brownage Wood on the Colworth Estate on the edge of Santa Pod
Byway in Brownage Wood
on the Colworth Estate on the edge of Santa Pod
Bridleway and Barwick Wood On the Colworth estate
Bridleway and Barwick Wood
On the Colworth estate
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Plain Pond is located at Grid Ref: SP9661 (Lat: 52.240644, Lng: -0.59392096)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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