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This is a picturesque lock situated along the Kennett and Avon Canal on the western outskirts of Reading. On the other side of the lock is one of the Hosehill Lakes so you're granted great views in all directions.

A peculiar red oriental style bridge in the woods

This little lake provides a refreshing oasis to explore on your hike through the Newbury plains.

Thatcham Lake is a picturesque body of water located in the Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve. The lake is home to a diverse range of bird species, including reed warblers, bitterns, and marsh harriers, and hosts a network of trails where you can enjoy these beautiful species up close in their habitat.

For walks around the lake, park in the Fox & Hounds pub carpark.

Short route but nice views

A nice 1mile circular walk around the lake, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/hosehill-lake 'A beautiful lake surrounded by meadows, ponds and sheltered reedbeds, a great place to watch time go by.'

Sprawling 17 sq miles (27 sq km) across the West Berkshire landscape, Thatcham Reedbed is a beautiful nature reserve. With lowland heathland, ancient woodland, reedbeds, rivers and streams, the area is thriving with wildlife such as tiny Desmoulin's whorl snails, 14 species of dragonfly and moorhen. The reserve is open at all times.