Linbrook Lake

{{Short description|Lake in Hampshire, England}}

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Linbrook Lake, also called Linbrook East, is a lake located just west of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England with the village of Blashford extending further west toward the A338 road. The nearest sizable town to this lake is Ringwood, which lies approximately 1.2 miles (2.3 km) south-west. This area is frequented by bird watchers, and the lake can be viewed from the Avon Valley Path.Harrap, Simon and Redman, Nigel. [https://books.google.com/books?id=ATJLAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT137 Where to Watch Birds in Britain], p. 137 (2013).

The lake is about {{convert|20|acres|ha}}, with thick weeds and depths up to {{convert|12|feet}}. It is a top tench fishery, and is also known for bream and carp, and occasional rudd.[http://www.ringwoodfishing.co.uk/venues,lakes,linbrook-lake.html Ringwood and District Anglers Association]. Accessed June 18, 2015.

This lake is adjacent to the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve.[http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/sites/default/files/files/Reserves/Blashford%20Trail%20Leaflet%202013.pdf Blashford Trail Leaflet]. Accessed June 18, 2015.