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Main Instructor:

Chris Pole

Hosted By:

Chris Pole

Walk Description:

A new walk from the village of Hampreston.

Starting from the beautiful All Saints church it is a level walk across a field to reach Longham Lakes.

We cross behind High Mead farm on the way. They are a therapeautic farm working with co-farmers growing crops and looking after animals. There is a shop on site selling their produce. There are occasional open days.

When we reach Longham Lakes we will go about 3/4 of the way round before returning across Hampreston field. There are two stiles. This side can be wet with long grass. (Trousers suggested.) This area is prone to flooding so access is seasonal.

The paths around the Lakes are excellant. There is a public toilet at the far side which we can pass. 

Longham Lakes are close to the river Stour. The lakes were for gravel extraction originally and the large lake was  flooded in Feb 2010.

When the North reservoir was fillied in 2002 the site became interesting for bird watching. There are more than 140 species who visit.

Very popular for fishing and photography.

I have seen otters here.

The lakes are managed by the South West Lakes Trust and members can park in the on site car park.

Arriving back at the church our route takes us through the church yard and back to the cars.

Parking is by kind permission of Rev Dom Meering. Limited numbers of cars. In the event of a service on the day of the walk we will need to change location.

Location Notes:

Please park in the first car park of the church.The church is on your left as you drive through the village.