Silkmill Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Surrey Waverley

England

Silkmill Pond

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes Credit: Alex McGregor

Silkmill Pond is a picturesque body of water located in Surrey, England. It is classified as a pond, although its size and depth give it the appearance of a small lake. Situated within a tranquil setting, the pond is surrounded by lush greenery and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

The pond covers an area of approximately three acres and is fed by natural springs, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. Its crystal-clear waters are home to a diverse range of aquatic plants and animals, creating a thriving ecosystem. Visitors can often spot various species of fish, including carp and perch, gliding beneath the surface.

Silkmill Pond also boasts a thriving population of waterfowl, with ducks and swans commonly seen gliding across the serene waters. The surrounding marshland provides a habitat for numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

The pond is easily accessible, with a well-maintained footpath that encircles it, offering visitors the opportunity to take leisurely walks and fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. There are also designated areas for picnics, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil ambiance.

Silkmill Pond is not only a haven for wildlife but also a place of historical significance. Its name is derived from the silk mill that once operated nearby, serving as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Overall, Silkmill Pond in Surrey offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, providing an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of freshwater ecosystems while enjoying the serenity of the surrounding landscape.

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Silkmill Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.158014/-0.69065895 or Grid Reference SU9140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes
Farmland, Thursley The crop has been harvested.
Farmland, Thursley
The crop has been harvested.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley
On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Thursley - The Street Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane.
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Thursley - The Street
Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane. LinkExternal link
Thursley - Sunset Cottage Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage
Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Thursley Road near Thursley, Surrey A double bend on Thursley Road, passing through woodland in Surrey.
Thursley Road near Thursley, Surrey
A double bend on Thursley Road, passing through woodland in Surrey.
Driveway and public bridleway near Thursley, Surrey A driveway leading to a cottage in Surrey woodland.  The driveway is a public right of way as a bridleway, indicated by the wooden signpost.
Driveway and public bridleway near Thursley, Surrey
A driveway leading to a cottage in Surrey woodland. The driveway is a public right of way as a bridleway, indicated by the wooden signpost.
Moat Pond Car Park near Elstead, Surrey A public car park in woodland near the village of Elstead in Surrey.
Moat Pond Car Park near Elstead, Surrey
A public car park in woodland near the village of Elstead in Surrey.
Moat Pond, Thursley Common
Moat Pond, Thursley Common
Elstead Common Nature reserve with blooming gorse beside a heathland pond.
Elstead Common
Nature reserve with blooming gorse beside a heathland pond.
Elstead Common - Pond Nature reserve and heathland - reflective scene on the edge of coniferous woodland.
Elstead Common - Pond
Nature reserve and heathland - reflective scene on the edge of coniferous woodland.
Elstead Common Small pond on heathland in a nature reserve.
Elstead Common
Small pond on heathland in a nature reserve.
Pirri-pirri bur, Acaena novae-zelandiae An alien from New Zealand. The bur stage comes later as the seeds form.  It has clover-like flower heads, but the tiny flowers are not clover-like, nor are the leaves. I have only seen this in similar Surrey locations e.g. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4971923">SU9167 : Plant in Swinley Forest</a>, although it apparently crops up quite widely.
Pirri-pirri bur, Acaena novae-zelandiae
An alien from New Zealand. The bur stage comes later as the seeds form. It has clover-like flower heads, but the tiny flowers are not clover-like, nor are the leaves. I have only seen this in similar Surrey locations e.g. SU9167 : Plant in Swinley Forest, although it apparently crops up quite widely.
Former Webb Road No longer a road connecting with the A3 beyond, now a bridleway.
Former Webb Road
No longer a road connecting with the A3 beyond, now a bridleway.
End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common Bridleway 593 was formerly Webb Road. There is a hazardous crossing point here of the busy dual carriageway to a path parallel with the A3 on the other side.
End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common
Bridleway 593 was formerly Webb Road. There is a hazardous crossing point here of the busy dual carriageway to a path parallel with the A3 on the other side.
Witley Common A largely wooded public access common.
Witley Common
A largely wooded public access common.
A3 approaching pedestrian crossing point This is all the protection pedestrians get at the crossing point seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7267969">SU9341 : End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common</a>.
A3 approaching pedestrian crossing point
This is all the protection pedestrians get at the crossing point seen in SU9341 : End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common.
Navigating northwards up the Bashir (8) Path east of Moat Pond
Navigating northwards up the Bashir (8)
Path east of Moat Pond
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Silkmill Pond is located at Grid Ref: SU9140 (Lat: 51.158014, Lng: -0.69065895)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

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Bus Stop
Warren Park
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Lat/Long: 51.1545107/-0.6880261
Bus Stop
Warren Park
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Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Warren Park
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Caravan Site
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Naptan Street: Portamouth Road A3
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 51.154486/-0.6874262
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 09:30
Last Checked: 2021-03-05
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GU8 38
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1546569/-0.6878463
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