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Notable lake · Borough of Wokingham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Hambleden Lock

Hambleden Lock is a lake in Borough of Wokingham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

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Hambleden 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 Hambleden 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 Hambleden Lock — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.55996, -0.87331. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hambleden Lock

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    • Draycote Water · lake · City of Leicester · ~113 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hambleden Lock full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hambleden Lock?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hambleden Lock?

    Nearby: Temple Island Meadows (temple, 1 km), Oxfordshire Way (trek, 4 km), Mill Meadows (park, 4 km), Hurley Chalk Pit (sanctuary, 6 km), Greys Court (National Trust) (fort, 7 km), Bisham Abbey (fort, 8 km).

    Is Hambleden Lock worth visiting?

    Hambleden Lock is listed as a notable lake in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on Spotwander.