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: Karen Inglis' 'The Secret Lake' is the an excellent adventure story for young readers. Siblings Stella and Tom live in a London flat with a shared garden. The garden is looked after by Charles, a stern man who often tells Tom off for digging. One day, whilst hiding from Charles, Stella and Tom come across an old boat buried in the soil and a mysterious ladder, leading deep into a dark hole. From then on, the two embark on an exciting quest which leads them to a secret lake in a time much different from their own. Stella and Tom must not only solve the mysteries they discover, but also save the friends they make along the way and, ultimately, try and find their way home. So is Secret Lake a Lake or a Pond? I’m still not sure but when I searched pond vs. lake and found this helpful: “If the water is deep enough that light does not penetrate to the bottom, and photosynthesis is limited to the top layer, the body of water is considered a lake.” For more information… I skirted round the edge of a little boggy pond area. Does anyone know what these little purple flowers are?:

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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 walk 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. 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: High and exposed, the reservoir is often wild and windy, sometimes tranquil, and occasionally a baking sun trap. But whatever the conditions, it usually manages to reward those who make the hike to the top of the moor – not a long hike but sufficient to ensure the place is never crowded.

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So what is the difference between a marsh and a swamp? I found this blog interesting and helpful. After the Rain There were a couple of people sat on the log when I first arrived so I carried on a little way to the next view point: When Stella and 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? The larger Scottish-themed town of Maclean is a short (free) ferry trip over the Clarence River and well worth a visit. I rented the 3bed room 2 bath for a weekend getaway with the family we loved it! Very spacious and clean. The area is close to many stores and restaurants. The only downside was the kiddie pool area. I don’t know what material was used to surface it but I skinned my knee and my poor son had scrapes on his hand. ” simplyjay1989 Beautiful

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We will reserve your holiday on completion of your deposit and booking form. Your booking is confirmed and accepted when we despatch our written conformation to the person signing the booking form. 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? 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.If any changes are to be made to a confirmed booking are required, we will try to be accommodating as possible. It’s not very secret though as my People Count = 10 on this walk, most of them on the paths near the lake. 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. Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, & a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. All persons holidaying at The Secret Lake (anglers and guests) must agree to abide by all rules and terms and conditions.

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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: The Secret Lake is four and a half acres in size and has three small islands. You are able to access the lake the whole way around, giving you more options for fishing. The lake is about 3 to 8 feet deep with a hand full of weed beds across the lake. The bottom has a thin layer of silt with some gravel patches. The village of Lawrence has a lot on offer with the well-renowned Lawrence Tavern and Lawrence General Store covering your basic needs just 10 minutes’ drive from us. For those who need a barista-made coffee or a counter meal - you can get that and more!Now, for the most part, the path was wide and clear along the edge of the first field but it, umm, deteriorated somewhat after that: