Stockers Lake

Stockers Lake is a nature reserve in Rickmansworth featuring several islands formed by gravel ridges. These islands provide protected spaces for local and migratory birds throughout the year.

The lake formed during the 1920s and 1930s from gravel extraction, with material used in building Wembley Stadium. This industrial past transformed into an important habitat for wildlife.

Local conservation groups actively manage the site and regularly involve visitors in wildlife monitoring activities. The community plays an important role in protecting this bird habitat for both local and visiting species.

Access the site through unpaved paths starting from the Aquadrome car park, where three bird observation hides and a heron viewpoint await. Wear appropriate footwear as paths can be muddy or uneven depending on weather.

The site hosts Hertfordshire's largest heronry, with up to 20 nests in trees on the water islands where breeding herons and little egrets nest. This concentration of nesting birds is remarkable for the region.

GPS coordinates: 51.63000,-0.48800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:44