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The Top 20 Lakes in Dorset

Looking to visit the best lakes in Dorset? 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 Dorset’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 16, 2025

The Fleet Lagoon

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At 8 miles (13 km) long and covering an area of 1,186 acres (480 ha), The Fleet is the largest tidal lagoon in Britain. It’s also a Site of Special …

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Weymouth Harbour and Beach

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Such a pretty, old-fashioned town by the sea in the best way!
The long, fine sandy beach is probably the main attraction, but we also really liked the parks, marina …

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Burton Mere

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This small area of trapped water is a thriving habitat that could easily go unnoticed. Reed beds surround the twin meres, creating shelter for vast amounts of visiting birds as …

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Minterne Gardens

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Nationally important Minterne Magna Gardens - famous for their Himalayan gardens. Dependent on the season, tea, coffe and cake on the terrace over looking capability brown inspired landscaped gardens

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Ashmore Village and Pond

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A central pond, thatched cottages and a sense of peace, Ashmore is a wonderfully pretty village to pedal through. It's actually the highest in Dorset – too high for time …

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Rushy Pond

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An important watering hole for wildlife and the resident Dartmoor ponies, Rushy Pond buzzes with dragonflies and damselflies, whilst the pond’s surface is often disturbed by a newt surfacing for air or a grass snake on the hunt.
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Super, nice quiet and tiny roads. This village is set in the South Dorset chalk downs and has a substantial history of smuggling goods from France into the UK.

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Longham Lakes

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Longham Lakes are a double lake separated by a narrow causeway. It's managed as a wildlife reserve and fishing lakes. There is a nice path around the area, perfect for an easy walk.

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On the shores of this lake, originally named Wheatley Lake, you can see this curious thatched boathouse.

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Fort on the Lake Folly

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Did you know that this lake was built in 1837 for model-boat testing for the Admiralty?
Furthermore, on this shore, you can observe the fort that was also constructed shortly thereafter.

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