Frensham Great Pond

Duration: half day walk

Leader: Margo Scott

Directions: Take A287 south from Farnham towards Hindhead, After Millbridge and Frensham Green turn right into Bacon Lane signposted Frensham Pond Hotel. Turn left into Country Park Visitor Centre after ¾ mile.

Car parking charge applies. Advance booking via RingGo advisable. National Trust members can obtain a free ticket by scanning their membership cards at the machine. Suitable for beginners or new members but anyone can attend.

Habitat: Walking conditions generally easy on level paths around lake, but can be wet in parts.

Attractions: Water fowl, raptors, gulls, kingfisher, thrushes & finches in winter, waders possible; returning migrants in spring/summer plus terns, hirundines, warblers, spotted flycatcher.

Amenities: Toilets at Visitor Centre. Snack-bar operates in summer and some winter weekends.

Information: Waverley Borough Council

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