Rickmansworth Aquadrome is a local nature reserve featuring two lakes - Batchworth and Bury - surrounded by woodland and grassland with accessible paths.
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Address:
Frogmoor Ln, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1NB
What3Words:
Entrance – ///dreams.bake.pinch
Car Park – ///sweep.seated.rotate
Getting there info:
Getting to Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Metropolitan and Chiltern line trains stop a five minute walk away.
Website:
Rickmansworth Aquadrome website
Site managed by Three Rivers District Council www.threerivers.gov.uk
Parking:
Blue Badge Bays: 8 within large car park
Phone:
01923 776611 (council switchboard)
Overview
Rickmansworth Aquadrome is a local nature reserve featuring two lakes— Batchworth and Bury—surrounded by woodland and grassland with accessible paths. It’s a haven for wildlife, including rare wet woodlands and water birds like mallards and great crested grebes. The site offers play areas, a café, and water-based clubs, and connects to the Colne Valley Park and Grand Union Canal at Batchworth Lock.
The Aquadrome is a very accessible location, with lots to see and do. From a relaxing walk surrounded by nature to an action-packed day on the water, it’s perfect for first timers, families, those who love nature or activities such as boating or fishing, with an accessible fishing jetty. Rickmansworth Aquadrome offers something for everyone. This is a great place to fall in love with the nature of the Chilterns.
Access & Facilities
Paths: Mostly tarmac, very easy to travel over. Around Batchworth Lake – 5.3km, Bury Lake 4km.
Toilets: 3 accessible toilets, 1 outside café, 2 inside
Café: Yes – www.thecafeinthepark.com
Other: Accessible water sports, on Bury Lake and fishing, on Batchworth Lake available. Dogs allowed, dog free picnic area, accessible playground and public gym
Tramper All Terrain Scooter: No. Easily managed by manual or power wheelchair user or by scooter as well as those with other mobility issues.
Walk description
Start Point:
From café and car park, follow signs for either lake.
Route:
Rickmansworth Aquadrome is a very accessible location. Both lakes have easy access paths.
Terrain:
- Miles Without Stiles Rating: Access for All
- Inclines: Almost none, except a slight incline at the entrance to Batchworth Lake
- Benches: Seating throughout site, accessible picnic seating.
- Path surfaces: 1.2m width mostly smooth; tarmac. Some parts of Bury Lake path can flood after heavy rain.
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