Broadwater Lake

Address: Farncombe, Godalming GU7 3BH

Location

Broadwater Lake is a part of Broadwater park, and is located next to Godalming Leisure Centre. The park is a Green Flag Award-winner, with its woodland paths, tennis courts, football and cricket pitches, as well as a kids play area. The lake is home to a variety of wildlife, birds and waterfowl.

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Parking

A free car park is located approximately 50 meters from the lake, providing convenient access for visitors. It includes four designated parking bays for blue-badge holders.

The car park is of medium size, but it can get quite busy on weekends. There is further parking available at the leisure centre, which is located 100 metres away from the lake.

Accessibility

With a ramp next to the blue badge parking spaces and a level path around the lake, this location is accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

Around the lake, there are frequent benches- every 20 metres or so, making this location ideal for people who struggle to walk long distances.

From the ramp, there's a short distance (less than 50 metres) to walk to the lake, as well as access to the public toilets.

From the other side of the car park, you can also walk along a level but slightly muddy path (pictured at the bottom of the page) around 50 metres to a picnic/seating area overlooking the lake.

There are public toilets located 75 metres from the car park, just past the tennis courts.

Lunch tables overlooking the lake

Conclusion

With plenty of benches around the lake, this location is perfect for people who struggle walking long distances. The lake is also ideal for wheelchair users and parents with pushchairs, with its level paths.

Path from car park to lake

Bench overlooking lake

Leveled seating area