The Top 17 Lakes around Dacre
Looking to visit the best lakes around Dacre? 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 Dacre’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Hallin Fell summit and view of Ullswater
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For such a small hill, Hallin Fell delivers absolutely epic views down Ullswater and across to the Helvellyn group. This is an ideal fell for take the little ones for …
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Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers
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quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.
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Hallinhag Wood
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Dipping its toes into Ullswater, Hallinhag Wood is a simply delightful little spot on the lower slopes of Hallin Fell. The path here saves people from having to ascend to …
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Ullswater Lakeside Trail (Sandwick to Patterdale)
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A fabulously testing low-level Lakes trail. Steep climbs, puckeringly techy descents and all at low levels - so there's little chance of appalling weather ruining things. Mind you, it can …
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Barren Tree on the North Shore of Ullswater
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Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District. It formed in a glacial trough where the glacier scraped out the valley bottom and then dammed the end with …
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Lakeside & Hutton Walk
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section is a wonder in spring. If you catch it at the end of April into May, the fresh green leaves are so bright green they seem otherworldly. It …
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Ullswater Lakeshore Road
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Lovely road along the north shore of Ullswater Lake with great climbs up Watermillock or Matterdale on the right, and the savage Kirkstone Pass straight on through Glenridding.
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Howtown Hamlet on Ullswater
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The hamlet of Howtown is beautifully located in a small bay on the eastern shore of Lake Ullswater. It's glorious hiking territory, with many trails that explore the surrounding Far …
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Haweswater Dam
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Haweswater was a controversial construction as it flooded the pretty Mardale valley in 1929. It was built to provide water to north-west England but flooded two villages and a farming …
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Descent from Matterdale to Ullswater
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The decent on the A5091 from Matterdale End to Ullswater is super nice with good roads and views to boot. The scenery is simply sublime to look at, and after …
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Small Lake by the River Eamont
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This pretty lake next to the River Eamont is packed with wildlife and makes a lovely spot to stop and relax along your walk.
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