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The Secret Lake is ideal if you are looking for a peaceful fishing holiday in France for either you and three friends or the whole family. It is easy to get to, just over four hours from Calais.
Secret Lake Retreat
Thanks to the decent weather, we’ve been handed a rare chance to cool off outdoors—time to make the most of it. Originally the lake was owned by a well-known fish farmer then made into a holiday setting by the previous owners. From the South: (Grafton) take Summerland Way to Pringles Way (38 km) and turn right on Pringles Way. After 8km you are at the start of Ryries Road. Turn right onto Ryries Road and follow our signs. This grainy snap is taken from a short vid I took. It was probably 20ft away from me. We just looked at each other then carried on our separate ways. No spooking, nothing. Lovely. What a fantastic end to a lovely walkIt’s not very secret though as my People Count = 10 on this walk, most of them on the paths near the lake. Turns out I was right this time and just a short hop, skip and a jump beyond that, you crest a hill and there it is: It is strongly advised that you have adequate travel insurance before travelling. The Secret Lake will not be liable for any damage, loss or injury resulting from failure to provide yourselves with sufficient cover.
SECRET LAKE RETREAT: 2023 Reviews (Lawrence) - Tripadvisor
You can approach west from Summerland Way or east through Lawrence. 24-hour ferries cross the Clarence River at Lawrence and Ulmarra. This is a place for an old-fashioned camping holiday with modern amenities, where lasting memories are made. Well behaved dogs are most welcome too. Secret Lake was booked every weekend throughout the summer so we thought we would go for a short two night trip mid-week. Come and play in the garden of imagination. Let the seeds of your dreams grow and blossom in distant lands and times forgotten.” What a great time travel adventure! Really had a blast. When Stella & her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through?
Hatchmere lake, Cheshire
If any changes are to be made to a confirmed booking are required, we will try to be accommodating as possible. The large bedroom upstairs has a double bed and triple bunk beds with beautiful views across the lake. You will just need to take your own bedding, towels and tea towels. In the event you cancel your confirmed booking, it can only be accepted if it is writing from the person who signed the booking form, and the following cancellation charges will apply: This popular family lake in Cheshire started as a sinkhole when glacial ice melted in a depression in the ground. The peat-brown shallow waters are perfect for paddling in, and the temperature is comfortable, topping 20 degrees in the summer. Further out, it deepens to about 3m with plenty of room for a long swim. It’s located next to the main road, but there’s a nice grassy patch to set up camp on.
Secret Lake | A time travel adventure for age 8-11 yrs The Secret Lake | A time travel adventure for age 8-11 yrs
Wild swimming, on the other hand, has numerous charms: offering the chance to be at one with nature, plenty of beautiful scenery to drink in (not literally), and fewer fellow swimmers to share the water with. With over 800 acres of bushland to explore, a gorgeous 60 acre private lake, abundant wildlife, sandstone outcrops, waterholes, seasonal creeks and no nearby neighbours, this is the perfect destination for a family holiday or a relaxing retreat. Eventually I escaped “the yellow” and reached the little bridge. “Aha!” I thought. “This is the bridge I cross before I get to the secret lake.” I thought: We are pleased to announce the re-opening of The Secret Lake for April 2019. The Secret Lake is also known in France as La Garenne and has already been a popular fishing destination for the last 10 years.
Gaddings Dam, Todmorden
Almost at Weghill Road now and here’s a pic of a fingerpost buried in the hedgerow pointing in a direction I did not come from: