Enjoy the Bridges and Boardwalks of Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond has plenty to explore – boardwalks, jetties, three different trails, a beach with a paddling area, a story trail, and lots of ducks, swans and waterbirds.
Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond is a nature reserve and SSSI with woods, heath and marshes all surrounding the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire.
Ducks, Ducks and More Ducks
Fleet Pond is a pretty place with lots to explore – boardwalks, jetties, three different trails, a beach with a paddling area and lots of ducks, swans and waterbirds. There are also some great paddling spots.
Passing Trains
The reserve is quiet and peaceful, except the path along the northern shore of the lake, which has high-speed trains rocketing past it at regular intervals. This was a bit of a surprise at first but my children found it exciting.
The Paths
The paths are surfaced and easy to push a buggy along but were very muddy in places. There are also stretches of boardwalk.
The Princess, the Pike and the Pond
We visited Fleet Pond to try out a story trail called “The Princess, the Pike and the Pond“. These are walks put together by Hampshire CC with interactive stories to read along the way, as told by a cute character called the Story Snail.
Finding a Copy of the Story Trail
To follow the Story Trail you need a free pack that you can either borrow from a specified place (with a Hampshire Library card and a £20 returnable deposit) or download a story trail from the internet in written or audio form. Each pack has a map to follow and the trail itself is marked with arrows and/or pictures of the Story Snail.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Fleet
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU51 2RR
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: Picnic area.
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Parking: There is a large car park.
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, geese, waterbirds, birds and squirrels.
Information Written: January 2017
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