Lake

Settlement in Dorset

England

Lake

Honeycombe Wood A lovely woodland and with complex contours. It has been quarried in the past.
Honeycombe Wood Credit: Richard Webb

Lake is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the Isle of Purbeck, Lake is part of the Purbeck local government district and lies within the civil parish of Corfe Castle. This picturesque village is nestled amidst the stunning countryside and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

The village of Lake is known for its tranquil atmosphere and charming, traditional architecture. It is home to a tight-knit community of friendly locals who take pride in their village and its natural beauty. The village has a small but well-preserved historic center, with a cluster of traditional cottages and a few local businesses.

Nature lovers are drawn to Lake for its close proximity to the spectacular landscape of the Isle of Purbeck. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields, making it an ideal base for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. The nearby Blue Pool, a natural lake located in Furzebrook, is a popular attraction that offers mesmerizing turquoise waters surrounded by lush vegetation.

Despite its rural setting, Lake is conveniently located near several larger towns and attractions in Dorset. The historic town of Wareham is just a short drive away, offering a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and a train station for easy access to other parts of the county.

Overall, Lake, Dorset provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a quintessential English countryside experience, with its idyllic setting, friendly community, and proximity to natural beauty spots.

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Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.922689/-2.5507115 or Grid Reference ST6113. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Honeycombe Wood A lovely woodland and with complex contours. It has been quarried in the past.
Honeycombe Wood
A lovely woodland and with complex contours. It has been quarried in the past.
Path, Honeycombe Wood
Path, Honeycombe Wood
Near the summit, Honeycombe  Tout Complex contouring in what was once a quarry.
Near the summit, Honeycombe Tout
Complex contouring in what was once a quarry.
Lenthay Common Taken during a mad dash to catch a train from Yeovil Junction. The line through Sherborne had closed due to shrinkage of the clay during a dry spell. The tracks on one embankment had been distorted. The path here (I had taken a wrong turn in Sherborne) had some big cracks in the clay too.
Lenthay Common
Taken during a mad dash to catch a train from Yeovil Junction. The line through Sherborne had closed due to shrinkage of the clay during a dry spell. The tracks on one embankment had been distorted. The path here (I had taken a wrong turn in Sherborne) had some big cracks in the clay too.
Stubble, Bedmill Chalk hills in the background.
Stubble, Bedmill
Chalk hills in the background.
Gulls following the ploughing tractor, near Sherborne
Gulls following the ploughing tractor, near Sherborne
Old Milestone north east of Thornford Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road, in parish of Thornford (West Dorset District), just North East of the village, on grass verge by hedge, on North side of road. Dorset 4 (iron plated), erected by the Sherborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. New plate since 2014.

Inscription reads:-
3
SHERBORNE
YETMINSTER
2½ 
Carved benchmark centre of front face.

Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBYT03
Old Milestone north east of Thornford
Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road, in parish of Thornford (West Dorset District), just North East of the village, on grass verge by hedge, on North side of road. Dorset 4 (iron plated), erected by the Sherborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. New plate since 2014. Inscription reads:- 3 SHERBORNE YETMINSTER 2½ Carved benchmark centre of front face. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBYT03
Honeycombe Wood taken from Lenthay Common, Sherborne
Honeycombe Wood taken from Lenthay Common, Sherborne
Thornford: lane to the church
Thornford: lane to the church
Lillington: church and hamlet The centre of a small parish south of Sherborne; Lower Farm and the church are the main features here. The parish is bordered by the even smaller Leweston, to the east, on the hill
Lillington: church and hamlet
The centre of a small parish south of Sherborne; Lower Farm and the church are the main features here. The parish is bordered by the even smaller Leweston, to the east, on the hill
Silverlake Cottages, near Sherborne, Dorset – view SE from above the Bradford Road.
Silverlake Cottages, near Sherborne, Dorset
– view SE from above the Bradford Road.
Bedmill Copse, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset
Bedmill Copse, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset
Railway underpass, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset for farm traffic.
Railway underpass, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset
for farm traffic.
Lenthay Copse, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset – view E, with new conservation hedgerow in the foreground.
Lenthay Copse, Yeo valley, near Sherborne, Dorset
– view E, with new conservation hedgerow in the foreground.
View towards Bedmill Farm, west of Sherborne, Dorset – looking N through an old hedgerow from the public footpath.
View towards Bedmill Farm, west of Sherborne, Dorset
– looking N through an old hedgerow from the public footpath.
Gordon's Lane near Lillington The lane north from Lillington towards Sherborne contains lots of prolific hedgerows like this.
Gordon's Lane near Lillington
The lane north from Lillington towards Sherborne contains lots of prolific hedgerows like this.
Near Windmill Hill Farm Large arable fields here, reminiscent of earlier parts of the Macmillan Way but here we are deep in dairy territory so this comes as a surprise.
Near Windmill Hill Farm
Large arable fields here, reminiscent of earlier parts of the Macmillan Way but here we are deep in dairy territory so this comes as a surprise.
Lillington Church and barn conversion The two buildings, both in a grey stone, work well together despite being 500 years apart in age.
Lillington Church and barn conversion
The two buildings, both in a grey stone, work well together despite being 500 years apart in age.
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Lake is located at Grid Ref: ST6113 (Lat: 50.922689, Lng: -2.5507115)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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