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Notable lake · West Berkshire, West Berkshire

King's Lock

King's Lock is a lake in West Berkshire, West Berkshire.

King's Lock: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit King's Lock

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach King's Lock — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.78902, -1.30692. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is King's Lock full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for King's Lock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit King's Lock?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near King's Lock?

    Nearby: Godstow Abbey (fort, 2 km), Seacourt Deserted Medieval Village (fort, 4 km), Trap Grounds (sanctuary, 4 km), St Andrew's Church (church, 5 km), St Philip and St James Church (church, 5 km), St Giles' Church (church, 6 km).

    Is King's Lock worth visiting?

    King's Lock is listed as a notable lake in West Berkshire on Spotwander.