The Lake is a mesotrophic body of water and is also a site of special Scientific Interest due to the exceptional flora and fauna. In addition to the trout and pike the area attracts spectacular bird life with Ospreys and Sea Eagles in regular attendance.

The rare birds are just the icing on a twitcher’s cake, The visitor will also see lapwings, sandpipers, grebe, kingfisher, ducks and geese. Deer come down to the Lake to drink and, on occasion, swim and the area abounds with delightful red squirrels.