The Top 7 Lakes around Nottingham
Looking to visit the best lakes around Nottingham? 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 Nottingham’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Colwick Country Park Lakes
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Part of Colwick Country Park, the stretch of land between the lakes and the River Trent is an interesting place to walk. You can see the boast in the mariners and the peaceful lake.
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Wollaton Hall Lake
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The Lake is part of the landscaped parkland at Wollaton Hall. Today it's a nice walk around the edge to look at the water birds.
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Highfields Park Waterfall
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An ornamental waterfall at the western end of the Highfields Park lake.
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Harrison's Plantation Nature Reserve
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An unexpectedly wonderful & tranquil little Nature Reserve hidden away in the city. Super little walk around and between the two ponds
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Raleigh Pond
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Part of Harrisons Plantation, lovely little walk around the pond, there's some wooden steps down to a small viewing platform
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Vernon Park Pond
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Vernon park is a large neighbourhood park that has seen considerable investment in recent years including a new pavilion with a community room, a high quality football pitch, floodlit tennis …
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View of Colwick Lake and Holme Sluices
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Holme Sluices is a major flood management control for the River Trent. It's also being adapted to include the country's largest fish pass. On the other side of the path, nice views across Colwick Lake.
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