Natural landmarks · London
Eel Trap
In or near Byfleet.
Eel Trap — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eel Trap is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eel Trap is located in London. It is a unique structure historically used for catching eels, reflecting traditional fishing practices. The site is of interest for its cultural significance rather than architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3077, -0.5099
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Ripley
- Postcode
- GU23 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/3745559379 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eel Trap?
- Eel Trap is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU23 6DP), in the parish of Ripley.
- What is Eel Trap?
- Eel Trap — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eel Trap?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU23 6DP.
- Is Eel Trap a protected site?
- Yes — Eel Trap is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Eel Trap free to visit?
- Yes, Eel Trap is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eel Trap?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU23 6DP.