The lake covers approximately 14 acres, and was formed as the result of gravel extraction in the early 1930s. The islands in the lake were made from Hornbeam stakes and woven with Hornbeam/birch to 2ft below surface then top 2ft with willow. All materials were from London Borough of Hillingdon woods in the north of the borough. Some of the islands were new and others were existing islands that were reinforced and provide a safe habitat for many water birds, such as mallards and tufted ducks.
The lake offers a beautiful location for a gentle stroll or summer picnic, and provides a quiet respite from the neighbouring towns of Uxbridge and Yiewsley. The pathway, laid around the western edge of the lake in the early part of 2005, has been identified as especially suitable for users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs, and people with impaired mobility.
