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Forests & woodlands · South East England

Anton Lakes

In or near Charlton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Anton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Anton Lakes, forests & woodlands in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Andover · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Anton Lakes, you can take a train to Andover station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is SP10 4BY, and entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Anton Lakes is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.2235°, -1.4852°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Anton Lakes is a 33.1-hectare (82-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Andover in Hampshire. It is owned by Test Valley Borough Council and managed by the council together with The Anton River Conservation Association. The River Anton rises in the site and flows through former watercress beds into the lakes, which were created by gravel extraction. Another habitat is chalk grassland, which has butterflies such as marbled white and gatekeeper. There is also an area of wet meadow, and mammals include otters and water voles.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.2235, -1.4852
County
Hampshire
District
Test Valley
Parish
Andover
Postcode
SP10 4BY
Parliamentary constituency
North West Hampshire
Nearest railway station
Andover1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Anton Lakes?
Anton Lakes is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP10 4BY), in the parish of Andover.
What is Anton Lakes?
Anton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Anton Lakes?
The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP10 4BY.
Who owns Anton Lakes?
Anton Lakes is owned by Test Valley Borough Council.
Is Anton Lakes a protected site?
Yes — Anton Lakes is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Anton Lakes free to visit?
Yes, Anton Lakes is free to enter.
How do I get to Anton Lakes?
The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP10 4BY.