| Hornsea Mere | |
|---|---|
| Swan Island, Hornsea Mere | |
| Location | Yorkshire |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
| Max. width | ¾ mi |
| Surface area | 467 acres (1.89 km2) |
| Max. depth | 12 feet (3.7 m) |
Hornsea Mere is generally described as the largest natural freshwater lake in Yorkshire[1] and lies to the west of Hornsea in the East Riding. It covers an area of 467 acres (1.89 km2), is 2 miles (3.2 km) long, ¾ mile at its widest point and 12 feet (3.7 m) at its deepest point. It is a popular tourist attraction offering visitors rowing, sailing, boat trips and fishing.
Hornsea Mere is the home of Hornsea Sailing Club.[2]
It is also a Special Protection Area as a result of its shallowness that results in a diverse range of swamp and fen plants. It hosts many species of birds throughout the year and is of international importance for a migratory population of gadwall.
It was featured on the BBC television programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of Yorkshire.[3]