Red River Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Sussex Rother

England

Red River Pond

Holmhurst St Mary Grade II listed.
Holmhurst St Mary Credit: Oast House Archive

Red River Pond is a serene freshwater marsh located in Sussex, England. Spanning over a vast area, it serves as a haven for various aquatic species and boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The pond, often referred to as a lake by locals due to its size, is bordered by lush vegetation and surrounded by rolling hills, creating a picturesque landscape.

The water in Red River Pond is crystal clear, reflecting the vibrant colors of the surrounding flora. The pond is fed by several small streams that trickle down from the nearby hills, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. This makes Red River Pond an ideal habitat for a diverse array of aquatic plants and animals.

The pond is home to numerous species of fish, including trout and perch, which thrive in its clean and oxygen-rich waters. Anglers frequent the pond to try their luck at catching these prized fish. Birdwatchers also flock to Red River Pond, as it attracts a variety of waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and herons. These birds can often be seen gracefully gliding across the water or nesting in the reeds that line the pond's edges.

Visitors to Red River Pond can enjoy the tranquility it offers by taking leisurely walks along its banks or picnicking in the designated areas. The pond is also a popular spot for boating enthusiasts, who can navigate its calm waters in canoes or small rowing boats.

Overall, Red River Pond is a natural gem in Sussex, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and providing a vital habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species.

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Holmhurst St Mary Grade II listed.
Holmhurst St Mary
Grade II listed.
Radio Mast at Baldsow on the northern outskirts of Hastings Seen from Maplehurst Road
Radio Mast at Baldsow on the northern outskirts of Hastings
Seen from Maplehurst Road
Sandstone wall at Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings This beautifully patterned old wall of mainly sandstone blocks is not only attractive in its own right, it provides a great habitat for many species of lichen and other smaller plants and their associated faunas.
Sandstone wall at Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings
This beautifully patterned old wall of mainly sandstone blocks is not only attractive in its own right, it provides a great habitat for many species of lichen and other smaller plants and their associated faunas.
Gated community of houses and flats, Holmhurst St Mary, Hastings These Grade II listed buildings were started in the late 18th century but have been much altered and added to since then.  It has been a school and a convent but is now (2021) private housing.
Gated community of houses and flats, Holmhurst St Mary, Hastings
These Grade II listed buildings were started in the late 18th century but have been much altered and added to since then. It has been a school and a convent but is now (2021) private housing.
Private houses at Holmhurts St Mary, Hastings These houses are in a gated community on the south side of The Ridge.
Private houses at Holmhurts St Mary, Hastings
These houses are in a gated community on the south side of The Ridge.
Rear garden in Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings The houses in the background are in Francis Bird Place.
Rear garden in Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings
The houses in the background are in Francis Bird Place.
Houses at Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings Building at Holmhurst St. Mary started in the late 18th century and the area is currently a gated estate of private housing.  It is Grade II listed.
Houses at Holmhurst St. Mary, Hastings
Building at Holmhurst St. Mary started in the late 18th century and the area is currently a gated estate of private housing. It is Grade II listed.
Setting down point at The Conquest Hospital, Hastings
Setting down point at The Conquest Hospital, Hastings
Stone ornament at Holmhurst St Mary, The Ridge, Hasings Holmhurst St Mary is now a private housing development and this structure is part of the former building mostly designed by Thomas Hare in the 19th century.  The stone ornament once stood above the Ave-Vale gate and was copied from a similar structure at Stibbington Hall in Huntingdonshire.
Stone ornament at Holmhurst St Mary, The Ridge, Hasings
Holmhurst St Mary is now a private housing development and this structure is part of the former building mostly designed by Thomas Hare in the 19th century. The stone ornament once stood above the Ave-Vale gate and was copied from a similar structure at Stibbington Hall in Huntingdonshire.
Road works in Westfield Lane north of Maplehurst Wood
Road works in Westfield Lane north of Maplehurst Wood
Warehouses north of The Ridge, Hastings
Warehouses north of The Ridge, Hastings
Baldslow trig In playing fields and close to touchlines.
Baldslow trig
In playing fields and close to touchlines.
Conquest Hospital St Leonards East Sussex Main entrance to the Conquest Hospital on The Ridge St Leonards.The Conquest is a modern district hospital built on a gentle sloping site with 4 levels. Most of the wards look out on to a lagoon, with panoramic views over the historic town of Hastings and the English channel.
Conquest Hospital St Leonards East Sussex
Main entrance to the Conquest Hospital on The Ridge St Leonards.The Conquest is a modern district hospital built on a gentle sloping site with 4 levels. Most of the wards look out on to a lagoon, with panoramic views over the historic town of Hastings and the English channel.
Footpath through the Woods This woodland is on the edge of Beauport park & Hastings Golf Club
Footpath through the Woods
This woodland is on the edge of Beauport park & Hastings Golf Club
Sedlescombe Golf Course through the trees Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike.
The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. 
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Sedlescombe Golf Course through the trees
Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike. The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. Website: LinkExternal link
Sedlescombe Golf Course Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike.
The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. 
Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk/">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>
Sedlescombe Golf Course
Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike. The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. Website: LinkExternal link
Footpath across Sedlescombe Golf Course Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike.
The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. 
Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk/">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>
Footpath across Sedlescombe Golf Course
Sedlescombe Golf Club offers excellent golf, hotel & conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike. The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. Website: LinkExternal link
Farm Shop near Westfield A winter's day at the farm shop located on the A28 south of Westfield.
Farm Shop near Westfield
A winter's day at the farm shop located on the A28 south of Westfield.
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Red River Pond is located at Grid Ref: TQ7913 (Lat: 50.897552, Lng: 0.54838131)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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