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King George VI Reservoir

192 ha

📷 Robin Webster · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome192 ha

Getting here

51.44912, -0.50278

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Staines Reservoir (parking) 112m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026; Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Colne Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colne Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Views Route, RunnymedeWalking route2.5 km

This route takes you past the Kennedy Memorial, across Cooper's Hill with its view of Windsor Castle and London, then back down past Runnymede's Memorials. This route includes some steps and slopes that can be slippery/muddy.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
The Park Circular Walk at AnkerwyckeWalking route1 km

Take a leisurely stroll through the park at Ankerwycke on gentle terrain. It's a perfect walk for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Terrain is generally flat, no stiles. Potential livestock in field.

Named routeLength 1 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Walk at AnkerwyckeWalking route1 km
Named routeLength 1 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
LCN 89Cycling route
Named routeRef 89Local cycle route
Link to National Route 61Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Spelthorne LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 30Cycling route
Named routeRef 30Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Valve house by King George VI Reservoir

📷 Robin Webster · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Valve house by King George VI Reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Lammas Recreation GroundUrban park2 km→🌱Runnymede Pleasure GroundUrban park3.5 km→🌱RunnymedeUrban park3.9 km→🌱Harmondsworth MoorUrban park4.7 km→🌱Spring Rise Play AreaUrban park4.7 km→🌱Lammas ParkUrban park2 km→

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