Wild swimming spots · South East England
Compton Lock
In or near Winchester.
Compton Lock — a wild swimming in england south east.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 0.7 km
About
Compton Lock is a wild swimming located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Lock is a wild swimming location situated in South-East England. It offers natural water access for swimming enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its scenic surroundings, providing a tranquil environment for outdoor recreation. Visitors can expect a natural setting that encourages relaxation and enjoyment of the outdoors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0272, -1.3222
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Compton and Shawford
- Postcode
- SO21 2BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w186891192 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Hockley Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 0.1 km
Compton Place
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
St Mary's Church, Twyford
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Twyford
Villages · 0.7 km
Twyford House Well House Wing House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
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Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Twyford, Hampshire
Museums · 0.8 km
Shawford Down War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Norris Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Shawford Down
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Shawford Down
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
Compton
Villages · 1.1 km
Nearby
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Hockley Meadows
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Compton Place
Compton Place — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Twyford
St Mary's Church, Twyford — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Twyford House Well House Wing House
Twyford House Well House Wing House — house in Twyford, Winchester, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Compton, Hampshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Compton Lock
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
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📷 6Hotels · South East England
The Winchester Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Lock?
- Compton Lock is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2BL), in the parish of Compton and Shawford.
- What is Compton Lock?
- Compton Lock — a wild swimming in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2BL.
- Is Compton Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Lock is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Compton Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2BL.