Lakes · London
The Lake
In or near Claygate.
The Lake — a lake in england london.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Claygate · 1.0 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Esher Commons SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lake is a notable body of water located in London. It offers a tranquil setting amidst the urban landscape, providing opportunities for leisure activities such as walking and picnicking along its banks. Visitors can expect a scenic environment, ideal for relaxation and enjoyment of nature within the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3607, -0.3626
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT10 9EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Nearest railway station
- Claygate — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-9884630 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Esher
Museums · 1.0 km
St George's Church, Esher
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Elmbridge Museum
Museums · 1.0 km
Borough of Elmbridge
Museums · 1.0 km
Esher Theatre
Theatres · 1.1 km
Esher Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.1 km
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Claremont
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Milbourne Lodge School
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Claremont Fan Court School
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Francis John Williamson
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Where to eat & stay near The Lake
Places to stay
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Polyapes Scout Camp
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Woodlands Park Hotel
Woodlands Park Hotel — a hotel in england london.
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · London
Walton Firs Activity Centre
Walton Firs Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Flower Pot Public House
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The Three Fishes Public House
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The Cricketers Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Old Crown Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lake?
- The Lake is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT10 9EZ), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is The Lake?
- The Lake — a lake in england london.
- How do I get to The Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Claygate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT10 9EZ.
- Is The Lake a protected site?
- Yes — The Lake is part of the Esher Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Claygate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT10 9EZ.