Location Yorkshire Max. length 2 miles (3.2 km) Surface area 467 acres (1.89 km) Area 189 ha Width 1.21 km | Basin countries United Kingdom Max. width 0.75 miles (1.2 km) Max depth 3.66 m Length 3.219 km | |
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Similar Wassand Hall, Bettison's Folly, Hornsea Museum, Holderness, Skipsea Castle | ||
Hornsea mere 22nd june 2014
Hornsea Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, England, and lies to the west of Hornsea in the East Riding.
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Map of Hornsea Mere, United Kingdom
It covers an area of 467 acres (1.89 km2), is 2 miles (3.2 km) long, 0.75 miles (1.2 km) at its widest point and 12 feet (3.7 m) at its deepest.
Hornsea Mere is a centre for bird-watching and a tourist attraction offering rowing, sailing, boat trips and fishing. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area for birds; it accommodates many species throughout the year, and is of international importance for a migratory population of gadwall. Its shallowness results in a diverse range of swamp and fen plants.
It was featured in the BBC television programme Seven Natural Wonders.
Hornsea Mere is owned by Wassand Hall, situated to the west of the mere, and was purchased by the Hall's estate for £50 in the 16th century.
The mere is the base for Hornsea Sailing Club.