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Heath Lake

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Most of this 2.8-hectare (7-acre) lake is less than 1-metre (3-foot) deep. It is the only acid lake in the county which retains its characteristic plants, such as
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Heathlake
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Heath Lake is located in Berkshire
Location
Grid reference
SU 828 652
Coordinates
51°22′48″N 0°48′43″W / 51.380°N 0.812°W / 51.380; -0.812
Notification
Magic Map
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Berkshire
Local Nature Reserve
Wokingham Borough Council
alternate water-milfoil
six-stamened waterwort
Cormorant
Heron
Mallard
Great crested grebe
Tufted duck
Common kingfisher
Coot
Moorhen
Brown hawker
Common darter
Black-tailed skimmer
Scots pine
oak

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