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Penton Hook Island is a mainly wooded former peninsula created into a series of three weir-divided islands in the River Thames in England, so created in river modifications since 1815 with a navigable lock and weir stream channel to form meander cutoffs.
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A lovely quiet, secluded, wooded island hidden away on the River Thame. There is also a network of grass and bare earth paths on the island which undulate in places, and the opportunity to fish. French Brotherscalls at Sunbury Lock with its Runnymede to Hampton Court Service during the summer months (please check availability).
A few yards upstream is the minuscule Truss's Island, named after a former Clerk of Works with the City Commissioners of the River Thames.
Chertsey, Egham, Runnymede, Staines-on-Thames Next lock upstream: Bell Weir Lock24 minutes Next lock downstream: Chertsey Lock25 minutes
Telephone: +44 (0)3708 506 506 Postcode: TW18 2JA Find out more about the Penton Hook Lock facilities. Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penton_Hook_Lock#/media/File:PentonHLock.JPG
So many strangers pass through Penton Hook Lock without taking the time to 'smell the flowers' and at least just stroll around this island. Walking over a roaring weir and a 'salmon leap' take either path to explore picnic spots and small paddling beaches - a fish breeding channel runs its length and kingfishers nest in the mud banks.
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Penton Hook Lock is the sixth lowest lock of forty four on the non-tidal reaches of the River Thames in England. It faces an island which was until its construction a pronounced meander (a hook) and is on the site of its seasonal cutoff.
Jun 6, 2020 · Penton Hook Island is one of Surrey's hidden gems for a relaxing walk. Located between Staines and Laleham, it is a haven for wildlife and home to herons, water vole and ducks. It even has...
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Penton Hook Island, Staines: See 25 reviews, articles, and 39 photos of Penton Hook Island, ranked No.3 on Tripadvisor among 14 attractions in Staines.
Along with all the Thames locks, the Environment Agency manages the small Penton Hook Island, home to herons and water vole, among other animals. It even has its own fish spawning channel. There is a charming picnic area from where visitors can enjoy the countryside, river and its wildlife.
