MYTHE LAKE and Uckinghall

[Graham Elliott]

I e mailed BAA three weeks ago to tell them that the path alongside the lake, and leading to it is in terrible condition.

There are deep long ruts along the bank that are over a foot deep. IMO even tough for a 4x4.
Signs when damp of cars getting stuck.

The road leading up to the lake has large stones pertruding that will smash into a low car.
The two hills are also liable to damage cars with the decline.

The reply. There has been none.

Uckinghall lake is now terribly overgrown along the bank also.

I understand its rough depending on work parties, but in the Mythe case some serious work needs carrying out to make it safe. Irrespective of ownership.
A warning to BFW members, go there at your peril.

 

[Chris Guy]

I e mailed BAA three weeks ago to tell them that the path alongside the lake, and leading to it is in terrible condition.

There are deep long ruts along the bank that are over a foot deep. IMO even tough for a 4x4.
Signs when damp of cars getting stuck.

The road leading up to the lake has large stones pertruding that will smash into a low car.
The two hills are also liable to damage cars with the decline.

The reply. There has been none.

Uckinghall lake is now terribly overgrown along the bank also.

I understand its rough depending on work parties, but in the Mythe case some serious work needs carrying out to make it safe. Irrespective of ownership.
A warning to BFW members, go there at your peril.

Used to fish there in my teens for the tench with Philippe Maz.

 

[Tim Marks]

I used to fish the river there a fair bit. I’ve stopped for exactly the reasons you describe - that track is virtually impassable.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Used to fish there in my teens for the tench with Philippe Maz.

Still there Chris. Had 14 on my last two visits this year

 

[Graham Elliott]

I used to fish the river there a fair bit. I’ve stopped for exactly the reasons you describe - that track is virtually impassable.

Tim, I kid you not around the lake there are ruts
2 ft deep. At least if you get to the river driving along the bank is OK.

 

[Neil Smart]

Another way in is down steep lane adjacent Garden Centre but only safe when dry due to steepness. Then over field along riverside to other end of pool from the popular route. You only have one gate at bottom of lane to open.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Another way in is down steep lane adjacent Garden Centre but only safe when dry due to steepness. Then over field along riverside to other end of pool from the popular route. You only have one gate at bottom of lane to open.

Pretty impassable as overgrown Neil

 

[Neil Smart]

Ok Graham..planning to have a look this weekend. Have walked down in the past but need to travel light the hill is a bit of a test.
Early season Tench are calling...

 

[Graham Elliott]

For all those interested in fishing Mythe Lake or driving to the River.

I sent the following to BAA today.

"Has anything been done about the track along the lake yet please.

It was pretty dangerous with the very deep ruts to drive along last Spring.

Thank you"

This was the answer from Mr Williams. One word.


NO.

 

[Terry Simner]

For all those interested in fishing Mythe Lake or driving to the River.

I sent the following to BAA today.

"Has anything been done about the track along the lake yet please.

It was pretty dangerous with the very deep ruts to drive along last Spring.

Thank you"

This was the answer from Mr Williams. One word.


NO.

There We Are Then