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Black Pond

1 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.34801, -0.38124

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Robin +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Robin +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Tiger Beetle, Common Darter, Dark-edged Bee-fly +51 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green Tiger Beetle, Common Darter, Dark-edged Bee-fly +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Waterside walks

Open water — lake or pond with public access

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Thames PathWalking route296 km
Named routeRef TPLength 296 kmNational walking route
Chessington Countryside WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Views Walk, ClaremontWalking route1.8 km
Named routeLength 1.8 kmLocal walking route
Lake Walk, ClaremontWalking route800 m
Named routeLength 800 mRound tripLocal walking route
Locks and Levels (SCC)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Spelthorne LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hersham station/Walton routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Walton BridgeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
West Bridgebridleway · 84 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 84 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Black Pond, Esher Common

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Black Pond, Esher Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Ashley Park Open SpaceUrban park4.9 km→🌱National Trust - Claremont Landscape GardensUrban park900 m→🌱Leg O'Mutton FieldUrban park3.2 km→🦉ESHER COMMONNature reserve400 m→🦉WEST END COMMONNature reserve900 m→🌱Claremont Landscape GardenUrban park900 m→

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