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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.

Our local NT place we go here often. Morgaston woodland walks out of the back gate where you will also find a hide overlooking wetlands. Secure bike parking limited. Suggestion attach to wooden fence by reception and we will keep an eye on it but can’t be responsible. Highlight for us in this house is the chapel. Lovely lake but rebuilding work to a bridge in progress at the moment

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

Nice little spot to stop for a break.

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.'

Covering 58 acres (23.5 ha) on the edge of Theale, Hosehill Lake is a lovely nature reserve. Here, you will find sprawling meadowland, wild Exmoor ponies grazing and colourful butterflies. The site also has over 168 species of birds such as Sand martins, Swallows, and Goosander.