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Heathlake

Heathlake is an area of woodland and heathland in the parish of Wokingham Without and it is a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Coniferous woodland and scrub birch are being actively managed to restore the lowland heath. Most practical work is carried out along with the local Friends groups and voluntary conservationists.

The shallow 7 acre lake is the only acid lake in Berkshire. This means it has a naturally high pH which supports several rare plants, including the water-millfoil and the six stemmed water crowfoot. This makes it a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

A car park can be reached from the Nine Mile Ride - B3430.

Heathlake was created by the Palmer family of Huntley, who lived across the road, probably to improve the view from their house.