Portchester Lake

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Hampshire

England

Portchester Lake

HMS Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth Dockyard HMS Queen Elizabeth moored up on the dockside at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
Photograph taken looking north from ferry to St. Malo. — HMS Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth Dockyard Credit: Kevin Pearson

Portchester Lake is a tidal lagoon located in Hampshire, England. It is situated within the larger Portsmouth Harbour, near the town of Portchester. The lake, also referred to as Portchester Creek or Portchester Estuary, serves as a significant natural feature in the area.

With its opening to the English Channel, Portchester Lake experiences the ebb and flow of the tides, making it a saltwater body. This tidal nature creates a unique ecosystem within the lake, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna. The lake is home to various species of fish, crustaceans, and birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The lake is flanked by mudflats and salt marshes, which provide crucial habitats for numerous species of wading birds and waterfowl. During low tide, these mudflats are exposed, creating an expansive area for feeding and roosting. The surrounding wetlands also support a rich variety of plant life, including saltmarsh grasses and reeds.

Portchester Lake has a long history, with evidence of human occupation and use dating back to the Roman era. Today, the lake continues to serve as an important waterway for recreational activities such as sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Its scenic beauty, coupled with its ecological importance, attracts both locals and visitors to enjoy the natural splendor of Portchester Lake.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.821165/-1.1120499 or Grid Reference SU6202. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

HMS Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth Dockyard HMS Queen Elizabeth moored up on the dockside at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
Photograph taken looking north from ferry to St. Malo.

HMS Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth Dockyard

HMS Queen Elizabeth moored up on the dockside at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard. Photograph taken looking north from ferry to St. Malo.

Hardway Sailing Club Clubhouse for Hardway Sailing Club

Hardway Sailing Club

Clubhouse for Hardway Sailing Club

Cones and Instructions Vehicle waiting area for Brittany Ferries. We were a bit early for our ferry. Not many people were about yet.

Cones and Instructions

Vehicle waiting area for Brittany Ferries. We were a bit early for our ferry. Not many people were about yet.

Des Blenkinsopp

"Condore Goodwill" at the Quayside One of the large ferries which operate from here, viewed from the top deck of an equally large vessel as we leave the dock.

"Condore Goodwill" at the Quayside

One of the large ferries which operate from here, viewed from the top deck of an equally large vessel as we leave the dock.

Des Blenkinsopp

Park and Ride The view of Portsmouth Park and ride terminal at J1 of M275.

Park and Ride

The view of Portsmouth Park and ride terminal at J1 of M275.

Gordon Griffiths

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xiii) Passing The Cormorant
When I was a boy there were two brothers who lived in a cottage in Castle Street. Every evening one went to The Cormorant, the other to The White Hart- shades of Cain and Abel?

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xiii)

Passing The Cormorant When I was a boy there were two brothers who lived in a cottage in Castle Street. Every evening one went to The Cormorant, the other to The White Hart- shades of Cain and Abel?

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xiv) Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xiv)

Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xv) House between Castle Street and Hospital Lane- in my grandparent&#039;s day it was the home of Barry Westwood <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://peoplepill.com/people/barry-westwood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://peoplepill.com/people/barry-westwood">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>

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xv)

House between Castle Street and Hospital Lane- in my grandparent's day it was the home of Barry Westwood Link

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xvi) Looking from Wicor Path into Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xvi)

Looking from Wicor Path into Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xvii) The Castle glimpsed from Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xvii)

The Castle glimpsed from Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xviii) Telegraph pole in Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xviii)

Telegraph pole in Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xix) Path from Waterside Lane to the foreshore

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xix)

Path from Waterside Lane to the foreshore

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xx) Houses at the far end of Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xx)

Houses at the far end of Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxi) Looking from Castle Street into Hospital Lane

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxi)

Looking from Castle Street into Hospital Lane

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxii) Looking from Hospital Lane into Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxii)

Looking from Hospital Lane into Castle Street

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxiii) I don&#039;t know what my grandfather would have said- you now have to pay to park in Waterside Lane

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxiii)

I don't know what my grandfather would have said- you now have to pay to park in Waterside Lane

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxiv) Looking from Castle Street towards The Landgate

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxiv)

Looking from Castle Street towards The Landgate

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxv) Looking from Castle Street into Waterside Lane

Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxv)

Looking from Castle Street into Waterside Lane

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Portchester Lake is located at Grid Ref: SU6202 (Lat: 50.821165, Lng: -1.1120499)

Unitary Authority: Portsmouth

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.821165,-1.1120499

Source: PGS

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Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 50.8253195/-1.1131796

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