Lakes in England

Great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought them …read more

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth. The mysterious Doxey Pool can be found on the path that runs across the …read more

The Boat Inn has been serving customers as far back as 1652, when famous guests such as Sir Walter Scott are said to have walked through its doors. Today, the …read more

The small harbor of the dreamy coastal town of Seaton Sluice has its own charm. On the calm waters of Seaton Burn are countless colorful boats waiting to be navigated …read more

This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic reservoirs, quiet forests, wild open spaces and rugged hills, there …read more

Loughrigg Tarn is breathtakingly beautiful. Almost circular, with striking views north-west towards the Langdale Pikes, and with a variety of aquatic plants, it is a stunning place to visit which …read more

The trail winds around half of Angle Tarn with splendid views from many different perspectives. I recommend walking this on a clear day as then the color of the water …read more

Draycote Water is a reservoir and country park near Dunchurch, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water.

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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 …read more

If you're feeling spectacularly energetic, just west of the dam here there are some swoopy mountain bike trails. They're not long - just over a mile, but they can provide …read more

Nice Spot on a Summers Day to stop for a Picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …read more

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

Always surprises of change of light.
Excellent spots to get down for a relaxed picknick.

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

Fast loop of fresh water reservoir. Light traffic but beware of walkers that assume its a pavement. It is a road.

At the far end of the Olympic rowing lake in Dorney, you get a real feel for the distance that the Olympic champion competitors row. In the far distance you …read more

Just before the finish. From here you can already see Ryde. The trail continues through a park.

Bewl Water is a reservoir in the valley of the River Bewl (which is a tributary of the River Teise), straddling the boundary between Kent and East Sussex. It is …read more