Lakes · South East England
Virginia Water
In or near Sunningdale.
Virginia Water — a lake in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longcross · 2.9 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Virginia Water is a large lake located in South-East England. It is known for its picturesque setting and is surrounded by landscaped gardens and woodlands. The area is popular for walking and cycling, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. Virginia Water is a notable feature of the nearby Windsor Great Park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4112, -0.6021
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Runnymede
- Parish
- Runnymede, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU25 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Nearest railway station
- Longcross — 2.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634953 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virginia Water?
- Virginia Water is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU25 4NU), in the parish of Runnymede, unparished area.
- What is Virginia Water?
- Virginia Water — a lake in england south east.
- How do I get to Virginia Water?
- The nearest railway station is Longcross, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU25 4NU.
- Is Virginia Water a protected site?
- Yes — Virginia Water is part of the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Virginia Water?
- The nearest railway station is Longcross, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU25 4NU.