Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to enjoy Stocker’s Lake

Visitor Information

 

Welcome to
Stocker's Lake

Stocker’s Lake is a special place for wildlife, nature and people. Whether you’re visiting for a peaceful walk, watching the birds or simply enjoying the surroundings, we hope you enjoy your time here.

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

How to reach Stocker’s Lake

Walking and Access

Paths, walking routes and accessibility information.

What you can see

Birds, wildlife, habitats and seasonal highlights.

Getting to Stocker’s Lake

Stocker’s Lake is open to visitors at all times and access is free.

 

By Bus

Bus routes 520, R1, R2 and 320 Sapphire all travel along Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth and can drop you within a 5 minute walk of the reserve.  Leave the bus at the Moneyhill Church Lane stop and look for a footpath opposite Fairway Tyre & Auto Services. This will lead you to the NE corner of the reserve.

By Train

The nearest station is Rickmansworth (Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways). To walk from the station to the lake takes about 15-20 minutes. Two routes are of similar distance. One option is to walk along Uxbridge Road and then take the footpath opposite Fairway Tyre & Auto Services. The other, more scenic route goes via a footpath from Ebury Play Area (on Riverside Drive) to the Aquadrome. Once in the Aquadrome keep bearing west.

By Car

Ample parking is available at the Aquadrome Car Park (WD3 1NB). Limited parking can also be found at various points along or just off Springwell Lane.

Walking and
Access - Maps & Guides

Stocker’s Lake is a great place to explore on foot, with paths around the lake offering opportunities to enjoy the wildlife and changing seasons.

Please take care around the water and keep to established paths where possible. The ground can be uneven or muddy, particularly after wet weather.

Click or tap for Self-guided walk (Summer)

Click or tap on one of the images below to view or download a useful map or guide of Stocker’s Lake. Our thanks to our colleagues at Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust for producing the two seasonal self-guided walking guides.

Click or tap for Self-guided walk (Winter)

What You Can See

Birds

Herons, egrets, kingfishers and many other species.

Wildlife

Look out for butterflies, dragonflies, mammals and more.

Plants & Habitats

Discover the different habitats and seasonal changes around the lake.

Please Help Us Care for Stocker’s Lake

Stocker’s Lake is a special place for wildlife, so please help us look after it while you visit.

Please keep to the paths, take your litter home and avoid disturbing birds and other wildlife. Dogs should be kept under control and visitors are asked to respect other people enjoying the lake.

Thank you for helping us protect this special place.