Looking to visit the best lakes in Craven? 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 Craven’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
Malham Tarn is so beautiful. Many people stop at Malham Cove and don't explore further but it's definitely worth a visit.
Tip by Adventurer Nic
Hiking Highlight
This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an …
Tip by Wandering Cloud
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Hiking Highlight
Just a pleasant view basically.
Tip by Jonathan - MTB Derbyshire
Hiking Highlight
Stunning views from the top and if it is not too breezy, plenty of great rocks to perch on for a picnic! There are two routes off the crag leading …
Tip by Pretty Gritty Emma
Hiking Highlight
Lovely quiet spot in a remote location.
Tip by Peter from Yorkshire
Hiking Highlight
Winterburn Reservoir is located near the village of Winterburn in Malhamdale, North Yorkshire, England. It was constructed between 1885 and 1893 by Leeds civil engineers Henry Rofe and Edward Filliter …
Tip by Ken
Hiking Highlight
This is looking a bit like a spaceship, but this is in fact a valve tower and overflow weir for the reservoir. It's a very striking and strangely modern building, particularly in these natural surroundings.
Tip by Wandering Cloud
Hiking Highlight
Great little spot by the lake to crack out the good old picnic !!!
Tip by Manny & Daisy
Hiking Highlight
This reservoir, one of the two Barden reservoirs in the area, was opened in 1882, and supplies water to Bradford. A classic British moorland reservoir, it's easy to walk around …
Tip by Wandering Cloud
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Hiking Collection by Alex Foxfield
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