Hayling Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Hayling Lake

Paxton Road, Great Paxton At the end of the road to Toseland. — Paxton Road, Great Paxton Credit: David Howard

Hayling Lake is a picturesque freshwater body located in Huntingdonshire, England. Nestled amidst lush greenery, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and anglers alike. The lake covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is surrounded by a diverse ecosystem that includes wetland habitats, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes.

The lake itself is a serene and tranquil spot, offering breathtaking views and a sense of peace and serenity. Its calm waters are home to a variety of fish species, making it a haven for anglers seeking a quiet spot to cast their lines. Carp, pike, roach, and perch are some of the commonly found fish in Hayling Lake.

Surrounding the lake, visitors can explore the rich biodiversity of the area. The wetland habitats surrounding the lake are teeming with birdlife, making it a prime spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Species such as herons, kingfishers, and various waterfowl can often be spotted along the lake's shores.

The area around Hayling Lake is also home to a range of plant species, creating a beautiful and vibrant landscape. From delicate water lilies to reeds and rushes, the freshwater marshes surrounding the lake provide a rich habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

Overall, Hayling Lake in Huntingdonshire offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's fishing, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, this freshwater body provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Hayling Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.246708/-0.25414148 or Grid Reference TL1962. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Paxton Road, Great Paxton

At the end of the road to Toseland.

David Howard

Houses on Paxton Road, Great Paxton

David Howard

Ibbetts in Great Paxton

They sell agricultural machinery.

David Howard

St Neots railway station

Gareth James

De-trained at St Neot's

I alighted at St Neot's station, for the first time in my life. Here we are looking north along platforms 3 and 4, the Thameslink train to Horsham still in the road for platform 4.

Bob Harvey

Shelter and footbridge

There isn't much to the station at St Neot's, beyond long platforms. The footbridge gives access to all 4 platforms, and to the exits on both sides of the railway. We are, of course, looking south here as the Thameslink train to Horsham prepares to depart.

Bob Harvey

Hull Trains do not stop here

Hull Trains operate a fleet of 5-car class 802 sets, which are bi-mode electric and diesel traction machines made by Hitachi. Hitachi appear to dominate the east coast main line. Just as LNER call their class 801s "Azuma", Hull Trains call these "Paragon".

Bob Harvey

Station footbridge

It's a clever arrangement this. The footbridge crosses the whole width of the station, with elevators and stairs at each end for the public entrance. In the middle a row of ticket barriers give access to the second bridge that accesses the platforms.

Bob Harvey

Like a new town

The Loves Farm development next to St Neot's station is essentially a new small town, dating from the first decade of the 21st century.

Bob Harvey

Help Point

A posh version of an intercom next to the lift to the footbridge at St Neot's station

Bob Harvey

Supermarket at the housing estate

Part of the new Loves Farm development is this retail block, with a supermarket and a fast food outlet. There is a pharmacy here too.

Bob Harvey

The bridge and the sky

Looking back toward the railway station from the new housing development. The station footbridge dominates the view.

Bob Harvey

Ash Tree Lane

Part of the new housing estate on Loves Farm.

Bob Harvey

Don't ask me

I have no idea what is going on here. These are new homes, built within the last decade, but with blind windows on the second floor. I really don't understand why anyone would do that.

Bob Harvey

Compulsory squalor

A total failing of the planning process. These homes have been built in the last 10 years, long after wheely bins became the norm, but the design of the estate has not allowed anything better than this.

Bob Harvey

A failure of design

What fool did this? Long terrace rows with no front garden, designed after the advent of the wheely bin, but with no sensible way of dealing with them. Where do these go when emptied?

Bob Harvey