Penton Hook Island

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Penton Hook Island is an island in the River Thames in England adjacent to Penton Hook Lock, near Laleham, Surrey. At this point the natural course of the river makes a large loop or "hook" round the island, although this is now closed off by the weir. The island is easily reached by crossing from the lock.

The island was created artificially when Penton Hook Lock was built, although before the lock was built, Thames waters would often flood across the neck of the "hook". The island is uninhabited, wooded and secluded and developed for conservation purposes. There is a backwater dug out to provide a fish refuge when the stream is strong and a fish spawning stream constructed in 1999. The Island has many paths and is therefore interesting for wildlife. It particularly caters for angling and day permits can be obtained from the lock-keeper.

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• Islands in the River Thames

Next island upstream	River Thames	Next island downstream
Church Island	Penton Hook Island	Pharaoh's Island