Dick Focks Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Surrey Guildford

England

Dick Focks Pond

Access to Hermitage Plantation
Access to Hermitage Plantation Credit: James Emmans

Dick Focks Pond is a picturesque freshwater ecosystem located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Situated in a serene natural setting, it encompasses an area of approximately 5 acres and serves as a vital habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The pond itself is a tranquil body of water, characterized by its calm surface and crystal-clear waters. It is fed by various small streams and rainwater runoff, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The depth of the pond varies, with some areas reaching up to 10 feet, providing ample space for aquatic life to thrive.

Surrounding the pond is a lush green landscape, consisting of an array of plant species. The edges of the pond are adorned with reeds, cattails, and other marsh vegetation, creating a vibrant ecosystem ideal for waterfowl, insects, and amphibians. These wetland plants not only provide shelter and nesting sites for birds but also help purify the water by filtering out pollutants.

Dick Focks Pond is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, geese, herons, and kingfishers, making it a popular spot for bird migration and nesting. Additionally, the pond attracts other wildlife such as frogs, turtles, and small mammals.

Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of Dick Focks Pond by strolling along the well-maintained trails that surround it. The serene ambiance, combined with the sights and sounds of nature, make it an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation.

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Dick Focks Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.242548/-0.42667172 or Grid Reference TQ0950. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Access to Hermitage Plantation
Access to Hermitage Plantation
Netley Heath - Old Reservoir Derelict round reservoir and discarded felled timber beside the North Downs Way at Gravelhill Gate.
Netley Heath - Old Reservoir
Derelict round reservoir and discarded felled timber beside the North Downs Way at Gravelhill Gate.
Fleece on a Fence On Hackhurst Down. The North Downs Way ldp crosses Beggars Lane, a steep green lane heading downhill to Gomshall.
Someone has lost a nice warm fleece.
Fleece on a Fence
On Hackhurst Down. The North Downs Way ldp crosses Beggars Lane, a steep green lane heading downhill to Gomshall. Someone has lost a nice warm fleece.
Hermitage Bridge Bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below).  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?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>.
Hermitage Bridge
Bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below). Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Hermitage Bridge Bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below).  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?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>.
Hermitage Bridge
Bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below). Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Hermitage Bridge Looking across Hermitage Bridge, a bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1377858?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>.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7646909">TQ1050 : Hermitage Bridge</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7646910">TQ1050 : Hermitage Bridge</a> for photos of the bridge from below.  The house in the background is The Hermitage, built by Lovelace at around the same time, possibly for a gamekeeper or forester.
Hermitage Bridge
Looking across Hermitage Bridge, a bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link. See TQ1050 : Hermitage Bridge and TQ1050 : Hermitage Bridge for photos of the bridge from below. The house in the background is The Hermitage, built by Lovelace at around the same time, possibly for a gamekeeper or forester.
Embankment, Hermitage Bridge Embankment south of Hermitage Bridge, a bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks.
Embankment, Hermitage Bridge
Embankment south of Hermitage Bridge, a bridge over Sheepwalk Lane, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks.
Track Track off Crocknorth Road, leading to Sheepwalk Lane.
Track
Track off Crocknorth Road, leading to Sheepwalk Lane.
Crocknorth Farm Barns at Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Crocknorth Farm
Barns at Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Near Crocknorth Farm A field edge near Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Near Crocknorth Farm
A field edge near Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Near Crocknorth Farm Two Scots Pines by a field edge near Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Near Crocknorth Farm
Two Scots Pines by a field edge near Crocknorth Farm, off Crocknorth Lane.
Towards Crocknorth House Looking across a field to the partly hidden Crocknorth House.
Towards Crocknorth House
Looking across a field to the partly hidden Crocknorth House.
Meadow Plat Bridge Bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below).  This is the narrowest of all the bridges, with a span of only 6'.  It is also the only one of the extant which is not grade II listed.
Meadow Plat Bridge
Bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below). This is the narrowest of all the bridges, with a span of only 6'. It is also the only one of the extant which is not grade II listed.
Meadow Plat Bridge Bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below).  This is the narrowest of all the bridges, with a span of only 6'.  It is also the only one of the extant which is not grade II listed.
Meadow Plat Bridge
Bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below). This is the narrowest of all the bridges, with a span of only 6'. It is also the only one of the extant which is not grade II listed.
Meadow Plat Bridge Looking across Meadow Plat Bridge, a bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7647792">TQ1050 : Meadow Plat Bridge</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7647793">TQ1050 : Meadow Plat Bridge</a> for photos of the bridge from the bridleway underneath.
Meadow Plat Bridge
Looking across Meadow Plat Bridge, a bridge over a bridleway near Meadow Plat, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), with this being the route of one of the forestry tracks. See TQ1050 : Meadow Plat Bridge and TQ1050 : Meadow Plat Bridge for photos of the bridge from the bridleway underneath.
Barn A barn near Meadow Plat.
Barn
A barn near Meadow Plat.
Site of Horseclose Bridge The site of Horseclose Bridge, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), where it crossed a bridleway in Kiln Field Coppice.  Although there are no obvious remains of the bridge, the embankments either side are apparent.
Site of Horseclose Bridge
The site of Horseclose Bridge, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below), where it crossed a bridleway in Kiln Field Coppice. Although there are no obvious remains of the bridge, the embankments either side are apparent.
Stony Dene Bridge Bridge over a bridleway in Stony Dene Plantation, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below).  This one has been fully restored.  The plaque on the side gives the name of the bridge, Stony Dene.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1246731?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1246731?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>.
Stony Dene Bridge
Bridge over a bridleway in Stony Dene Plantation, one of the Lovelace Bridges (see below). This one has been fully restored. The plaque on the side gives the name of the bridge, Stony Dene. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
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Dick Focks Pond is located at Grid Ref: TQ0950 (Lat: 51.242548, Lng: -0.42667172)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Guildford

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.242548,-0.42667172
King's Hills
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Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.2399449/-0.4286093
Dick Focks Common
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Lat/Long: 51.2436949/-0.4289084
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