Island Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Island Pond

Ashtead - Craddocks Avenue Residential road near Ashtead Station.
Ashtead - Craddocks Avenue Credit: James Emmans

Island Pond, located in Surrey, is a picturesque freshwater body that encompasses a variety of aquatic habitats, including a lake, a pool, a pond, and a freshwater marsh. Situated amidst lush greenery, this natural gem offers a serene and tranquil environment for both locals and visitors alike.

The main attraction of Island Pond is its expansive lake, which spans across a sizable area. The lake is characterized by its crystal-clear waters, reflecting the surrounding landscape and creating a mesmerizing sight. Its depth varies across different sections, providing ample opportunities for various water activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which offers a more intimate setting for those seeking a quieter experience. The pool is relatively shallow, making it a perfect spot for families with children to enjoy a refreshing dip in the water.

Further into the area, there is a smaller pond, which is home to a diverse range of aquatic plant and animal species. This pond provides a haven for wildlife, attracting a plethora of bird species and small mammals.

Finally, Island Pond boasts a freshwater marsh, a unique ecosystem that supports an abundance of plant life and acts as a vital habitat for numerous species. The marshland is teeming with lush vegetation, including reeds, cattails, and water lilies, creating a visually stunning landscape.

Visitors to Island Pond can revel in the natural beauty it offers, immersing themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. Whether it be swimming, fishing, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, this Surrey gem is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation.

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Island Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.311566/-0.29193441 or Grid Reference TQ1958. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ashtead - Craddocks Avenue Residential road near Ashtead Station.
Ashtead - Craddocks Avenue
Residential road near Ashtead Station.
Bramley Way Junction with Cray Avenue and Berry Meade.
Bramley Way
Junction with Cray Avenue and Berry Meade.
Bramley Way junction with Stonny Croft
Bramley Way junction with Stonny Croft
Ralliwood Road Residential estate with private roads and public footpaths. The Thames Down Link national trail passes the north end of this road. The 15 mile trail links the Thames path national trail to the North Downs Way national path.
Ralliwood Road
Residential estate with private roads and public footpaths. The Thames Down Link national trail passes the north end of this road. The 15 mile trail links the Thames path national trail to the North Downs Way national path.
Bramley Grove Housing infill development on a school site.
Bramley Grove
Housing infill development on a school site.
West Farm Avenue Residential street with post box on the corner to West Farm Close.
West Farm Avenue
Residential street with post box on the corner to West Farm Close.
Northern end of West Farm Avenue
Northern end of West Farm Avenue
Shaun's Puddle A small pond created in 2016 to aid with drainage of a very muddy area.
Shaun's Puddle
A small pond created in 2016 to aid with drainage of a very muddy area.
Cycle route along the edge of Newton Wood
Cycle route along the edge of Newton Wood
Path near Ashtead A path leading onto Ashtead Common, in Surrey.

This image was taken during the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path near Ashtead
A path leading onto Ashtead Common, in Surrey. This image was taken during the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path over The Rye Brook on Ashtead Common A path on Ashtead Common, crossing The Rye Brook, which flows beneath through a duct.

This image was taken during the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path over The Rye Brook on Ashtead Common
A path on Ashtead Common, crossing The Rye Brook, which flows beneath through a duct. This image was taken during the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path on Ashtead Common A path on Ashtead Common in Surrey.  The path is a public bridleway.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path on Ashtead Common
A path on Ashtead Common in Surrey. The path is a public bridleway. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Bridge over The Rye Brook, Ashtead Common A bridge taking a bridleway over The Rye Brook on Ashtead Common, in Surrey.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Bridge over The Rye Brook, Ashtead Common
A bridge taking a bridleway over The Rye Brook on Ashtead Common, in Surrey. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Track onto Ashtead Common A track leading onto Ashtead Common in Surrey.  The track is a public right of way as a bridleway.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Track onto Ashtead Common
A track leading onto Ashtead Common in Surrey. The track is a public right of way as a bridleway. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Level crossing at Ashtead A level crossing at Ashtead in Surrey.  Cars and pedestrians wait as a train passes through.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Level crossing at Ashtead
A level crossing at Ashtead in Surrey. Cars and pedestrians wait as a train passes through. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Woodfield Lane, Ashtead Woodfield Lane is a residential road in the village of Ashtead in Surrey.
Woodfield Lane, Ashtead
Woodfield Lane is a residential road in the village of Ashtead in Surrey.
Path on Wood Field, Ashtead A path across Wood Field in the village of Ashtead in Surrey.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Path on Wood Field, Ashtead
A path across Wood Field in the village of Ashtead in Surrey. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
Paths on Wood Field, Ashtead Footpaths across Wood Field in the village of Ashtead in Surrey.

This image was taken in the month of February.  Trees were bare for the winter season.
Paths on Wood Field, Ashtead
Footpaths across Wood Field in the village of Ashtead in Surrey. This image was taken in the month of February. Trees were bare for the winter season.
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Island Pond is located at Grid Ref: TQ1958 (Lat: 51.311566, Lng: -0.29193441)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.311566,-0.29193441
Street Lamp
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Crossing
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Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Give Way
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Traffic Calming: choker
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Noexit: yes
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Post Box
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Post Box
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Turning Circle
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Bus Stop
The Street
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Bus Bay: yes
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Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
The Street
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Bus Bay: no
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Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Bramley Way
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Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Bramley Way
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Noexit: yes
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Turning Circle
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Restaurant
Beijing Palace
Addr Housenumber: 112
Addr Postcode: KT21 1AL
Addr Street: The Street
Cuisine: chinese
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Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 51.3128369/-0.2858978
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 51.3108317/-0.2967425
Greg Johnson Butchers
Addr Housenumber: 82
Addr Postcode: KT21 1AW
Addr Street: The Street
Phone: +44 1372 272687
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 51.3099151/-0.2983105
Fountain
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 51.3083373/-0.2870492
Little Corner Shop
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.3145649/-0.2957378
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: KT21 216D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.3127376/-0.2964184
Turning Circle
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3089355/-0.2928565
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3103945/-0.2949379
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3103094/-0.2955867
M&S Foodhall
Brand: M&S Foodhall
Brand Wikidata: Q714491
Brand Wikipedia: en:Marks & Spencer
Contact Website: https://www.marksandspencer.com/stores/ashtead-foodhall-2170
Shop: supermarket
Lat/Long: 51.3101569/-0.2983933
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3077768/-0.2917071
Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: marked
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Crossing
Crossing: marked
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Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 51.3081876/-0.288862
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 51.3079081/-0.2885308
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3076788/-0.290589
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.307879/-0.2908414
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3077771/-0.290909
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3084042/-0.2930327
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3078312/-0.2940211
Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.307583/-0.294062
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3078429/-0.2933331
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3094383/-0.2936751
Traffic Calming: choker
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Bicycle: yes
Description: Blue arrow (west), Green arrow (north), Wooden post, Thames Down link north and west
Hiking: yes
Horse: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.3082981/-0.2954762
Traffic Calming: hump
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3102022/-0.298093
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3104711/-0.2975924
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.3107784/-0.2968263
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3105441/-0.2972481
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3107891/-0.2968334
Description: Public Footpath (west), wooden post
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Noexit: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3106874/-0.2967291
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3108471/-0.2964679
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3098985/-0.2947024
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.3095525/-0.2936982
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.3096081/-0.293725
Ashtead Park
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 51.3109976/-0.2857044
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.3078894/-0.2898835
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3075599/-0.2899153
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