The Top 20 Lakes in the East Midlands
Looking to visit the best lakes in the East Midlands? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of East Midlands’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Ladybower Reservoir Overflow
Highlight • Viewpoint
The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …
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Derwent Dam
Highlight • Monument
This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …
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Ladybower Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Ladybower is a large reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. The lake is surrounded by rugged upland, rolling farmland and majestic woodland, making it a wonderful place for myriad walks. …
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Kinder Reservoir
Highlight • Natural Monument
Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.
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Errwood Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …
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Attenborough Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
This is a river path that's really easy and tranquil to ride along. There are numerous ponds and it's a really popular bird-watching spot. From the trail you'll reach a …
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Deer Park at Calke Abbey
Highlight • Natural
The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.
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Carsington Water
Highlight • Lake
If you are looking for an easier life cycle around the reservoir anticlockwise as this way you get the harder part out of the way in the first half of …
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Derwent Reservoir
Highlight • Cycleway
Sight of the dambusters practice missions. The routes around all three reservoirs are ideal for active families or the less fit/ambitious biker. stunning scenery. When you reach the very northern …
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Foolow Village
Highlight • Pub
A gorgeous little village, with a duck pond, ancient stone cross and a very lovely pub (The Bull's Head) which, if you time your journey right, makes for a great place to stop and refuel.
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