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Lynford Water Public Lake

Thetford, Norfolk, England

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Description

Forestry Commission now accept swimming at this site so we can share the beautiful location publicly at last! There are 2 lakes, both swimmable with multiple entry points. Sandy base with sloped entry at all entry points. The Public Lake can be weedy in summer but with underwater plants rather than stringy weeds! It's a very popular location with locals so busy on nice days. KAYAKING/PADDLEBOARDING NOT PERMITTED

Getting There

Use Lynford Water On Google maps. Opposite Lynford Arboretum. Car Park free at present (Nov 22) but may change in future.

Accessibility

Walk from carpark to closest entry point approx 400m on sandy ground paths which do get large puddles and muddy after heavy rain.

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Tazallie

An absolutely stunning location, with easy beach access, clear water, good parking and a lovely little shepards hut coffee baa. This lake ks accessible by wheelchair along a gravel, mud and grass path. But the last section is on sandy grassland and dry thick sand so you will need to be ambulatory. The access to the water is on an easy access gently slopping beach.

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