Wild swimming spots · London
Luxborough Lakes
In or near Lambourne.
Luxborough Lakes — a wild swimming in england london.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckhurst Hill · 0.8 km
About
Luxborough Lakes is a wild swimming located in england london, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Luxborough Lakes, located in London, offers a wild swimming experience in a natural setting. The lakes are surrounded by greenery, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a tranquil escape for swimming and relaxation amidst nature. The area is suitable for those seeking a refreshing dip away from urban life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6209, 0.0553
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Buckhurst Hill
- Postcode
- IG9 6FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Buckhurst Hill — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w969276017 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luxborough Lakes?
- Luxborough Lakes is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode IG9 6FF), in the parish of Buckhurst Hill.
- What is Luxborough Lakes?
- Luxborough Lakes — a wild swimming in england london.
- How do I get to Luxborough Lakes?
- The nearest railway station is Buckhurst Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG9 6FF.
- Is Luxborough Lakes a protected site?
- Yes — Luxborough Lakes is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Luxborough Lakes?
- The nearest railway station is Buckhurst Hill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG9 6FF.