Hunters Close Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Hunters Close Pond

Fairlands Valley Park This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen.  This photo is taken facing south.  To the rear there are two smaller lakes.  The park is very popular in the summer.
Fairlands Valley Park Credit: Robin Hall

Hunters Close Pond, located in Hertfordshire, is a serene and picturesque freshwater feature that serves as a natural oasis for both wildlife and visitors alike. Spanning over a relatively small area, the pond is considered a hidden gem within the region, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the pond boasts crystal-clear waters that reflect the beauty of its surroundings. It is primarily fed by local rainwater runoff, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. The pond's depth varies throughout the year, with the water level highest during the rainy seasons and lower during drier periods, but it generally maintains a tranquil and inviting atmosphere.

The ecosystem of Hunters Close Pond supports a diverse range of plant and animal life. The water is adorned with lily pads and other aquatic vegetation, providing essential habitats for various species. Ducks, geese, and swans are often spotted gracefully gliding across the water, while dragonflies and other insects dance above its surface. The pond's surrounding vegetation attracts a multitude of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Visitors to Hunters Close Pond can enjoy leisurely walks along its banks, taking in the serene ambiance and immersing themselves in nature's beauty. The tranquil atmosphere provides an ideal setting for relaxation, picnics, and photography. The pond is easily accessible, with nearby parking and well-maintained footpaths for visitors to explore the area.

Overall, Hunters Close Pond is a charming freshwater feature in Hertfordshire that offers a peaceful retreat and a chance to connect with nature. Its tranquil waters, diverse flora and fauna, and stunning surroundings make it a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

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Hunters Close Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.911102/-0.1594389 or Grid Reference TL2625. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fairlands Valley Park This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen.  This photo is taken facing south.  To the rear there are two smaller lakes.  The park is very popular in the summer.
Fairlands Valley Park
This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen. This photo is taken facing south. To the rear there are two smaller lakes. The park is very popular in the summer.
Parishes Mead. Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage.  There is a mixture of private and social housing here.
Parishes Mead.
Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here.
Mildmay Road. These houses were built in a variety of styles.  These are not untypical but some of the architectural styles bring their own maintenance problems.
Mildmay Road.
These houses were built in a variety of styles. These are not untypical but some of the architectural styles bring their own maintenance problems.
Fortuna Close One of the more modern parts of Stevenage and with some more imaginative building - three storeys!
Fortuna Close
One of the more modern parts of Stevenage and with some more imaginative building - three storeys!
Mastercare warehousing Although this photograph is actually taken (just) from neighbouring TL2526, this warehouse is typical of this industrial estate.  Not all are grey and red.  Some are grey and another colour!
Mastercare warehousing
Although this photograph is actually taken (just) from neighbouring TL2526, this warehouse is typical of this industrial estate. Not all are grey and red. Some are grey and another colour!
Ferrier Rd This could be any road in this area.  Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.
Ferrier Rd
This could be any road in this area. Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.
Telford Avenue. On the edge of TL2525..  I wasn't going any further into this estate.  I always get lost even though it's not that big by local standards.  This estate, in common with others in the area suffers from the increase in car ownership.  Parking is awkward, the roads not wide and the layout is twisting.
Telford Avenue.
On the edge of TL2525.. I wasn't going any further into this estate. I always get lost even though it's not that big by local standards. This estate, in common with others in the area suffers from the increase in car ownership. Parking is awkward, the roads not wide and the layout is twisting.
War memorial - Walkern. Stuck out in rather an odd place.  It sits in the grass triangle at a junction just outside of Walkern.  There are no houses or other buildings in the immediate vicinity.
War memorial - Walkern.
Stuck out in rather an odd place. It sits in the grass triangle at a junction just outside of Walkern. There are no houses or other buildings in the immediate vicinity.
Aston Water Tower The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End
Aston Water Tower
The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End
The Crown, Aston End
The Crown, Aston End
Just Outside Stevenage On the Stevenage boundary, looking across TL2725 from Stevenage Road and you are in open country.
Just Outside Stevenage
On the Stevenage boundary, looking across TL2725 from Stevenage Road and you are in open country.
Trig point at Lonsdale School I swear that tree was not there when I took the photo.

This Trig point is in the playing field of a special needs school caring for 75 children between the ages of 2 and 19 from London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Trig point at Lonsdale School
I swear that tree was not there when I took the photo. This Trig point is in the playing field of a special needs school caring for 75 children between the ages of 2 and 19 from London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School Does what it says on the tin.
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School
Does what it says on the tin.
St Joseph's Church and Presbytery A modern church set in its own grounds.
St Joseph's Church and Presbytery
A modern church set in its own grounds.
Bedwell JMI School. Another of Stevenage's schools set in a cluster with others.
Bedwell JMI School.
Another of Stevenage's schools set in a cluster with others.
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Taken from a bridge over a part of Stevenage's excellent network of cycleways.  All of the tarmac between the school and the photographer is cycleway.  Road is over on the top left of this photo.
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Taken from a bridge over a part of Stevenage's excellent network of cycleways. All of the tarmac between the school and the photographer is cycleway. Road is over on the top left of this photo.
Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park The upstreammost of the artificial lakes in the park, viewed looking from the footbridge, with the top of the cascade to the next lower lake just visible in the bottom of the photograph.
Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park
The upstreammost of the artificial lakes in the park, viewed looking from the footbridge, with the top of the cascade to the next lower lake just visible in the bottom of the photograph.
Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park The second lake, going downstream, of the four in the park, this is the reverse view from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/175166">TL2524 : Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park</a>
Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park
The second lake, going downstream, of the four in the park, this is the reverse view from TL2524 : Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park
Show me another place!

Hunters Close Pond is located at Grid Ref: TL2625 (Lat: 51.911102, Lng: -0.1594389)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Stevenage

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

What 3 Words

///poetic.canines.daffodils. Near Walkern, Hertfordshire

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