The Top 5 Lakes around Ampfield
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ampfield? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ampfield’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Testwood Lakes form a stunning nature reserve with grassland, wetland and woodland habitats. Lapwings, oystercatchers, and great crested grebes roost on the lakes in spring. During the summer, clouds of …
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It's called a lake, but it's in fact a reservoir, apparently able to store 270 million litres of water. It's one of the three lakes that make up Test Lakes …
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Abbotswood Nature Reserve has recently been opened by the Test Valley Borough Council, as part of the nearby housing development.
There are several ponds which support a large population of Great Crested Newts.
There are several ponds which support a large population of Great Crested Newts.
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A very interesting Bronze Age roundhouse is to be found on the northern banks of Testwood Lake. When the reservoir here was being built, evidence of this Bronze Age site …
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