The Top 14 Lakes in East Riding of Yorkshire
Looking to visit the best lakes in East Riding of Yorkshire? 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 Riding of Yorkshire’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
St Helen's Church, Welton
Highlight • Historical Site
Few benches around as well as pub nearby
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Welton Mill Ponds
Highlight • Historical Site
very popular walk up from Welton, the old mill and ponds are very picturesque, the path is being repaired and re-fenced at the moment
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Burnby Hall Gardens
Highlight • Structure
Pocklington is a classic English market town, located just 15 miles (24 km) from the city of York.
Pocklington is known for its red-roofed buildings and unusual street names. The …
Pocklington is known for its red-roofed buildings and unusual street names. The …
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Brantingham Village Pond
Highlight • Lake
Brantingham a quiet village further out of Hull. Triton is a great pub which after a walk through the Welton Dale's can have some home cooked food and is also dog friendly.
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Fridaythorpe Pond
Highlight • Lake
Lots of benches around the pond, including some under cover. Great place to end a walk and have a picnic or just relax!
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North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve
Highlight • Viewpoint
Managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, North Cave Wetlands nature reserve used to be a sand and gravel quarry. It's been rejuvenated in the 21st century and is now a …
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Saltmarshe Delph Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
A small nature reserve on the edge of Saltmarshe, the Saltmarshe Delph is a wetland habitat home to many species of birds and animals. The best time to visit the …
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Folly Lake Café
Highlight • Cafe
Nice cafe here but gets very busy, plus you cant cycle around the lakes, if you turn left when leaving the lake there are 2 decent single tracks. Mountain or gravel bike only
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Kelsey Gardens
Highlight • Structure
Old quarry that was landscaped after the closure of the Hull to Withernsea railway line. Now outdoor centre for fishing and kayaking.
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O Reservoir, Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
The O reservoir pairs with the D reservoir to form the two main bodies of water at Tophill Low nature reserve. It's owned and managed by Yorkshire Water with SSSI …
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