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Stocker's Lake Wood Nature Reserve

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A large lake in the Colne Valley with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular goldeneye and smew.

Stocker’s Lake is one of the oldest gravel pits in the Colne Valley. Wintering ducks such as shoveler and goldeneye are common visitors in nationally important numbers. Over 60 species of breeding birds have been recorded here and the heronry is the largest in the county.

things to know before coming:

  • Size: 40 hectares.
  • Parking: park in aquadrome car park on frogmore lane. 
  • Access: good non-paved paths. 
  • Dogs: on a lead. 
  • Facilities: bird hides, toilets and cafe's. 
  • Best time to visit: April to July, November to February.
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Address

Stocker's Lake Wood Nature Reserve Rickmansworth Aquadrome Rickmansworth WD3 1NB

Contact

info@hmwt.org 01727 858901

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Opening Times

Open daily

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