The Top 6 Lakes around East Witton
Looking to visit the best lakes around East Witton? 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 Witton’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Scar House Reservoir Dam
Highlight • Monument
Scar House Reservoir’s dam was the largest in Britain when it was finished in 1936. Measuring 1,800 feet (549 metres) long and 170 feet (52 metres) high, the reservoir was …
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Hackfall Fountain Pond
Highlight • Lake
The fountain pond in Hackfall Forest is well worth finding. The fountain works from a hand pump that you must pressurize yourself. There is an information board and example of …
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Roundhill Reservoir Dam
Highlight • Structure
There is a valve tower here on the dam on the Roundhill Reservoir (the larger Leighton Reservoir to the north-east). The dam was built by the town of Harrogate between …
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Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park
Highlight • Natural
Please note that the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park is temporarily closed at present, but will reopen on the 18th April 2024.
The gardens are stunning with atypical, some certainly …
The gardens are stunning with atypical, some certainly …
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Grewelthorpe Village Pond
Highlight • Natural
Grewelthorpe is around 3 miles South of Masham and 6 miles North of Ripon. It hosts an ancient 12th-century church and the nearby Hackfall Woods
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View of Leighton Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Work was started on the Leighton reservoir in 1908 but due to the war and various setbacks it wasn’t officially completed until 1941.
It provides water for the surrounding area …
It provides water for the surrounding area …
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