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通りすがりの人々にとって、ここに広がる池はありふれたものに見えるかもしれませんが、別の見方もあります。例えば、童話作家オトフリート・プロイスラー（1923年～2013年）の物語の世界では、全く違った様相を呈します。そこでは、このような池は同時に、非常に魅力的な水の精の一族の生息地でもあるのです。彼の今日まで人気のある本「クラバート」は、一族の末裔が経験する素晴らしい冒険の物語を語っています。オーディオブックCDでは、水の精の母親が息子を冬眠に誘う歌を歌っています。 「小さな水の精、目を閉じて少し休みなさい。 私はここにしばらく座って、あなたが眠るのを見ているわ。 あなたの夢があなたを導き、素晴らしく感動させますように。 そして、あなたが再び目を覚ますとき、あなたにとって新しい年が始まるのです。」

Dorney Lake is a purpose-built rowing lake and Meetings & Events Venue in England. It is near the village of Dorney, Buckinghamshire, and is around 3 km west of Windsor and Eton, close to the River Thames. The lake is privately owned and financed by Eton College. The 3-mile flat, tarmacked loop around Dorney Lake's rowing course ideal for running. NOTE: Closed to the public from mid-April to September. Public parking onsite What3words: ///entire.vibes.sport

The tow path in the Basingstoke canal, from Woking to the junction with the Wey, it is paved and smooth. The tow path in the Wey Navigation canal is more bumpy, roots etc. Apt for a gravel bike, perhaps not so for a road bike.

Dorney Lake is completely closed to all visitors during Spring, Summer and Autumn. NCN 4 which skirts the site is in poor condition after rain, with deep mud. A very regrettable decision by Eton College.

It would be helpful to put in the walk title where it is!

Owned by Eton College, Dorney Lake is an epic watersports and outdoor activities venue. It holds fantastic triathlons each year and was the London 2012 Olympics rowing venue. You don't have to get wet to visit though, and in the surroundings are footpaths and cycle paths so you can admire it from the snugness of your dry clothes.

This is a great spot for Picnic. Cow pond is amazing pond with lovely ducks, birds and Lovely views. highly recommended this.

CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC (July 2020)!! Unfortunately due to anti-social behaviour, littering and a lack of social distancing, the lake has been closed to the public for the foreseeable future. All footpaths and cycling routes are closed. It is possible to cycle along the side of the Thames and then back round through Dorney, taking the bridge to Monkey Island to get back across the river.