The Top 20 Lakes around Charley
Looking to visit the best lakes around Charley? 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 Charley’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Deer Park at Calke Abbey
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The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.
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Bradgate Park Deer Park
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Arrive early at Bradgate Park to enjoy it at its best. It's a lovely ride, but as a very popular attraction, the park can get very busy with pedestrians later …
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Horseshoe Lake in Sence Valley Forest Park
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Sence Valley Forestry Park, part of the National Forest. A good start point for a walk. There are short walks round the lake and through the woods, this is also …
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Cropston Reservoir
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Great view over the water
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Melbourne Pool
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Melbourne Lake had a variety of bird species on it and there are local shops and cafes within one minute walk of it.
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Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve
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A relatively new nature reserve that is being taken back by nature. The waters meander in a natural way, the land is allowed to flood in heavy rain, and as …
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Staunton Harold Reservoir and Visitor Centre
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Staunton Harold reservoir
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Swithland Reservoir
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Swithland Reservoir, opened in 1896 for Leicester, had a 500 million-gallon capacity but became insufficient. In the early 20th century, a pipeline from Derwent reservoirs in Derbyshire was required.
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Bagworth Heath Woods
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Bagworth Heath Woods is composed of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. It is a great place for wildfowl and aquatic plants. The area is a reclaimed colliery site and …
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Thornton Reservoir
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Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.
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Blackbrook Reservoir
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The reservoir has a plant community on its margins which is unique in the Midlands and only found in a few northern sites. Its unusual mix of flora includes Juncus …
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