The Top 8 Lakes around Bowes
Looking to visit the best lakes around Bowes? 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 Bowes’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 7, 2025
Blackton Reservoir
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Blackton Reservoir is a beautiful stretch of water that is home to a great deal of wildlife. The area around the western end of the reservoir is protected as a …
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Grassholme Reservoir
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Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Path Between Hury Reservoir and Bywash Channel
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Along this stretch on the left end of Hury Reservoir, you'll follow a narrow path where, on one side, you'll have the reservoir and, on the other, the By Wash …
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Hury Reservoir Dam
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Hury reservoir was completed in 1892. It's the lowest in a series of three reservoirs on the river Balder designed to control the river flow and provide water to the people and industry of Teesdale.
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View from Balderhead Dam
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Hard climb to get up but what a stunning view from Balderhead Dam looking out towards Blackton and Hury reservoirs
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