The Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Essex Epping Forest

England

The Lake

Evidence of the former Underground line This is the view from a train on the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway at the point where trains return to North Weald station. It is just 100 metres between the end of the Epping Ongar running line and the end of the Central Line. The fact that the line was electrified between 1957 and its closure in 1994 can be seen in artefacts as here. 

For more about the history of the line see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.eorailway.co.uk/the-railway/history/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.eorailway.co.uk/the-railway/history/">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>  and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4386768" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4386768">Link</a>  which has a photograph of the link now between the Central line and the Epping Ongar Railway.
Evidence of the former Underground line Credit: Marathon

The Lake, Essex, also known as Lake Essex, is a picturesque body of water located in the county of Essex, England. Spanning over 200 acres, it is a natural freshwater feature that attracts both locals and tourists alike. The lake encompasses various habitats, including a lake, a pool, a pond, and a freshwater marsh, making it a diverse and thriving ecosystem.

The main lake is the focal point of the area, with crystal-clear waters that stretch across a vast expanse. It offers numerous recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, making it a popular destination for water enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including perch, pike, and carp, attracting anglers of all levels.

Adjacent to the lake is a pool, which provides a calm and tranquil setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. The pool is surrounded by lush vegetation, creating a serene atmosphere and serving as a habitat for a wide range of water plants and wildlife.

A smaller pond can also be found within the lake area, offering a more intimate and secluded spot for nature lovers. It is teeming with aquatic life, including frogs, newts, and various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Lastly, the freshwater marsh provides a unique habitat for diverse plant and animal species. This marshland is characterized by its dense vegetation and serves as an important breeding ground for a variety of waterfowl, amphibians, and insects.

Overall, The Lake, Essex offers a rich natural environment, with its lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, attracting individuals seeking recreational activities, wildlife observation, and a serene escape into nature.

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The Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.709238/0.12807005 or Grid Reference TL4703. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Evidence of the former Underground line This is the view from a train on the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway at the point where trains return to North Weald station. It is just 100 metres between the end of the Epping Ongar running line and the end of the Central Line. The fact that the line was electrified between 1957 and its closure in 1994 can be seen in artefacts as here. 

For more about the history of the line see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.eorailway.co.uk/the-railway/history/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.eorailway.co.uk/the-railway/history/">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>  and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4386768" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4386768">Link</a>  which has a photograph of the link now between the Central line and the Epping Ongar Railway.
Evidence of the former Underground line
This is the view from a train on the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway at the point where trains return to North Weald station. It is just 100 metres between the end of the Epping Ongar running line and the end of the Central Line. The fact that the line was electrified between 1957 and its closure in 1994 can be seen in artefacts as here. For more about the history of the line see LinkExternal link and Link which has a photograph of the link now between the Central line and the Epping Ongar Railway.
Shops on High Street Epping
Shops on High Street Epping
Houses on Palmers Hill, Epping
Houses on Palmers Hill, Epping
Epping High Street at the corner of Station Road
Epping High Street at the corner of Station Road
Epping Station Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Epping Station
Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Labyrinth #163, Epping Mark Wallinger, one of the UK’s leading contemporary artists, has created a major new artwork for London Underground to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The result, commissioned by Art on the Underground, is a multi-part work on a huge scale that will be installed in every one of the Tube’s 270 stations.
Labyrinth #163, Epping
Mark Wallinger, one of the UK’s leading contemporary artists, has created a major new artwork for London Underground to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The result, commissioned by Art on the Underground, is a multi-part work on a huge scale that will be installed in every one of the Tube’s 270 stations.
End of the Central Line, Epping Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
End of the Central Line, Epping
Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Epping Station Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Epping Station
Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Labyrinth #163, Epping Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Labyrinth #163, Epping
Epping is a London Underground station in the town of Epping in Essex. The station serves as the north-eastern terminus of the Central line. Located in Travelcard Zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District. The station before Epping is Theydon Bois, which is about three minutes' travelling time away. The station opened in 1865.
Woodland pond, The Woodyard, Epping
Woodland pond, The Woodyard, Epping
Epping Underground railway station, Essex Opened in 1865 by the Great Eastern Railway on the line from London Liverpool Street to Loughton and Ongar, this station transferred to London Underground in 1949. In 1994, it became the terminus of the line when services to Ongar were withdrawn.
View south west towards Theydon Bois. Like 55% of the London Underground network, this part is actually overground.
Epping Underground railway station, Essex
Opened in 1865 by the Great Eastern Railway on the line from London Liverpool Street to Loughton and Ongar, this station transferred to London Underground in 1949. In 1994, it became the terminus of the line when services to Ongar were withdrawn. View south west towards Theydon Bois. Like 55% of the London Underground network, this part is actually overground.
Epping High Street
Epping High Street
Epping High Street
Epping High Street
Epping Road, through Epping Forest
Epping Road, through Epping Forest
Runway at North Weald Airfield
Runway at North Weald Airfield
Houses in Archer Close, Coopersale From a passing Epping-Ongar train.
Houses in Archer Close, Coopersale
From a passing Epping-Ongar train.
Roughtalleys Wood trail marker Small segment of ancient woodland, managed by Epping Forest District Council. Enter via Pike Way.
Roughtalleys Wood trail marker
Small segment of ancient woodland, managed by Epping Forest District Council. Enter via Pike Way.
Epping Station The railway came to Epping in 1865 when Great Eastern extended their line from Loughton to Ongar.  September 1949 saw this section incorporated in the Central line.  When services to Ongar were discontinued in September 1994, Epping became the Central line's north eastern terminus.
Epping Station
The railway came to Epping in 1865 when Great Eastern extended their line from Loughton to Ongar. September 1949 saw this section incorporated in the Central line. When services to Ongar were discontinued in September 1994, Epping became the Central line's north eastern terminus.
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The Lake is located at Grid Ref: TL4703 (Lat: 51.709238, Lng: 0.12807005)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Epping Forest

Police Authority: Essex

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Nearby Amenities

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Epping Forest Information Board
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The Lower Forest
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Wintry Wood
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Epping Plain
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Fixme: Lower Forest Parking Epping Forest?
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Crossing
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Give Way
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