Description
Great access. Beautiful woodland setting.
Additional info: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=10603
Nearest Address
Keston Ponds Keston
Directions from Nearest Address
From Keston Village ask for directions to Keston Ponds – its 1 minute away
Vital Information
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Hours Spring is Open:
24/7/365
GPS: N/A
Map Link: Caesars Well Map
Submitted by: Sally Harte
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Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
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Sorry to hear that, that is not nice. Have you tested the water since?
Right! Having time to spare lying in bed cramping in pain, hovering over the pan waiting to puke or not being able to leave the house due to diarrhea is no bad thing.
Yes I have drunk plenty of spring water before – all over the world. We only had a few mouthfuls of this..
NO!
Sally introduced me to this well and I haven’t looked back since then (6months ago)…the water is crystal clear and tastes sooooo much better than anything I’ve ever tasted. This is my first time with fresh spring water and despite having a very sensitive digestive system, I’ve had no problems with it at all. The spring feeds to the two ponds so when you go make sure you fill from the running stream above the ponds.
Hi we took water from here last week (October 2012)
The water tested for 195 ppm on a TDS meter and has a ph of 6.5 we hav drank a glass each with no problems.
I say this review should be changed.
It is worth noting that we collected the water at the flowing stage as opposed to the pool that collects at the source
Hi, how was the water after a little while? you seem to be the most recent to visit this spring?
Is this spring still good to drink?
This water is incredible! Im on cloud 9 drinking it and feel more hydrated than ever….the well was quite easy to find but unknown but locals. Enjoy x
Hiya.. just wondered how yo collect the water? Is there faucet or pipe to collect the water from, or do you just dip it into puddle/well?
Thanks
I have collected water from this spring twice and have been OK.
How often do you collect this water, is it OK to let it sit for a month?
I collect it monthly still but I store it in a dark cool garage under cover – i think thats the key – ive drunk it and its still been perfect after 3 months before – however just for caution i wouldnt go any longer than this and always check it : ) 4 years drinking this water now – love the spring : ) no or very little calcium content in it – kettle looks brand new still : )
Theyve tried to build a little pond around where the spring comes up unfortuntely some leaves collect in it come autum. The springs constantly running strongly though – the water I fill into my bottles is as clear as a bell if I dont disturb the leaf layer – ive been drinking this water for a year without any problems at all. Im sorry to hear about sukis experience though
Suki & Gregory, I have drunk water from this spring for an entire week and have a friend who only drinks water from this spring. Have you ever drunk spring water before? Cause if you are not used to it, your body making you ill maybe telling you something. Who said being sick is a bad thing?
Currently i know 5 people who are drinking this water regularly and thriving off of it – one review has made it sound like a bad spring unfortunately : ( – please go there yourself
Prem, how did you get on?
Anyone drinking from this right now? anyway i will try some of this, no other option near London it seems, its worth the risk and compared to the million of people who drink tap water how bad can it be, will let you know 🙂
There is a Spring in Wimbledon Common (my friend drinks from it regularly) and also one near Bisley (close to Woking, associated with the nearby St John the Baptist Church) which is very red from iron ore. How easy is it to test the water and how?
Hi Jo
May I please ask you for directions to the spring at wimbledon common?
Brian
Hi Brian, I’ve only been there once with my friend and he led the way so I’m not exactly sure; I remember we entered Wimbledon Park near a Golf Course and when the path split into left and right I think we went left! I did subsequently notice that there was a well marked on the OS map for Wimbledon in about the right place, so do have a look and I’ll speak to my friend and hope to get you better directions. Jo
Hi again Brian,
Here’s the response from my friend Christopher Street, his website is well worth looking at http://www.earthstars.co.uk. He has a great book about the London Leylines (London Leylines: Pathways of Enlightenment) charting all the main leylines through the Capital and he has also mapped some amazing sacred geometry in London in his book Earthstars The Visionary Landscape, now re-titled as London City of
Revelation. See Lulu website page. Both books are also available at
Watkins Books, 19-21 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ.
Here’s what Chris had to say …
Findaspring.com looks interesting. There are already sites like the Modern Antiquarian and Megalithic portal that list many sacred wells and springs, but of course they don’t focus on drinkability ! and some are not good anymore.
Directions to the wimbledon well from the war memorial are;Head across the common to camp rd. Where it forks near the golf club, take the right fork to the end where there is a small car park and white cottage nearby.On North side of car park take the left path and the pine trees around the well will be visible in a couple of hundred yards or so.Also there’s –
The Goodison fountain on Hampstead Heath. One of the sources of the river fleet.
Chalybeate spring to the SE of Kenwood with fountain featuring a horned man ( green man of the woods). Follow the stream from the bathing pools north and you can get to it that way.
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Chris also runs an Earthstars SG1 Google Group for anyone feeling guided to work personally with the sacred sites, energies and sacred geometry; to join email Chris.
Hi Jo
Thanks for messaging me back.
I eventually found the Wimbledon well but unfortunately it was dry (including the outlet 20 yards from it). Just wanted to see if you knew of any other natural springs in London.
Brian
Hi. It dried up during the summer but I went yesterday and the water was great! It makes you feel alive.
Thanks heaps Jo
I let u know how I get on.
Brian
Been drinking it for 2 years now – I love it – let me know and hopefully if you find it good too we can change the review : )
My friend & I drank from the spring today ~ we are both sick. I'd suggest having the waters tested before trying it yourself..
Is this water drinkable?It looks like a pond.
I visited this place today and I couldn’t find a spot with a flowing water
I’ve been visiting Caesar’s well since I discovered it while on a group hike. My friend, Attila, and I gasped when we came upon the cirulare stone structure and the etheric quality sparkling fromt he well. WE immediately bent downinreverence and spooned a few handfulls of water into our mouth. The rest of the group commented on how crazy we were to be drinking that water-we knew we were onto something! I subsequently confirmed our prediction asking a local named Bill who had drunk from the spring for many years. You can read more about it and also plan an afternoon out by clicking on this meet-up than I had organized in 2012:http://www.meetup.com/Soul-Clearing/events/96738342/
hey, i am new to spring water drinking and as yet have not done it in this country. I live in Richmond so pretty near Wimbledon common and was wondering if any of you could get in touch and offer me some guidance and advice?
I visited the well this afternoon. The water is very clear and there were only a few floating particles on the surface. I tasted the water and it was nice. I dipped my tds meter in the well and it read 146 ppm. I also tested the water further down that flows onto the steps on the way to the pond and it read 163 ppm (with some fluctuations). I did not taste the water there as it was not easy to get to and it appeared to have more sand/sediments within it. I collected two litres of water from the well. As long as you avoid the floating particles, there is little trouble collecting the water, though it is rather cold.
I found the directions given difficult to find on Google Maps and I had to refer to another website (Megalithic).
I took the 320 bus to Keston Ponds and I walked across the road to the car park (the bus stop itself is situated on the side of a narrow road with no pavement and only a broken curb). There are stairs to the right, just after the entrance, and the well is located at the bottom.
For those wanting to visit other springs in London; I have been to Caesar’s Well and Spring in Wimbledon and the Goodison Fountain on Hampstead Heath this week.
The Spring in Wimbledon (the well is dirty due to the spring beneath it having dried up over a century ago) is not flowing at it’s full capacity, I believe, however there is enough water to drink and fill bottles. The water has little to no taste and is clear. I tested it today and it was 97 ppm. That is lower than Volvic water which is 109 ppm. I collected over 6 litres this morning.
The Goodison Fountain has a high iron content so there is a lot of copper coloured staining on the ground and drain of the fountain. It has very distinctive metallic taste and it also smells strong. I tested this water today, a day after I collected it, when it was orange, and it read 357 ppm. I read that it, like many other springs and wells, had medicinal properties. Iron is important for the blood, especially if you suffer from anaemia. The water did have some cloudiness when I collected it. I cannot be certain that it is good for drinking because iron is also used by bacteria. I intend to have the water tested further to see if there is anything other than iron in the water.
I will submit both springs, with clear directions and images.
This Hampstead spring is near me and I stopped drinking as I was not sure it is safe- did you test it? I am guessing it can only be drunk same day?
Hey,
I have been there yesterday, the water is fantastic! Pure magic. The best way to test it – try it and then try bottled water or a tap one!
Hi,
Has anyone been to this spring recently and also the one in Wimbeldon?
Thanks Bo 🙂
Hi Bo,
Have you had any luck testing out these springs? I’m trying to find a clean healthy source of water near me.
Does anyone know any springs near to Harrow (Harrow on the Hill)?
Thanks everyone 🙂
I discovered this spring 2 months ago and I have been re-visiting it every week. The water tastes lovely and I feel more energised and have clearer skin from drinking it. It does look like a pond but that’s where the water bubbles up into. I catch the water when it starts to flow. I’ve never had any problems with it 🙂 maybe the person who felt sick was having a bit of a clear-out?
It’s a bit tricky to find: aim to get to the car park where Keston common is, and it’s just down the stairs in one corner of the car park