The Top 20 Lakes around Alfreton
Looking to visit the best lakes around Alfreton? 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 Alfreton’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Ogston Reservoir
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Ogston Reservoir was created by flooding the local valley in 1958. The flooding covered the village of Woolley as well as a pub, farmland and a section of the Ashover …
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Erewash Meadows Nature Reserve
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Erewash Nature Reserve is the largest area of floodplain and grassland in the Erewash Valley. It's managed by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Look out for water voles and water birds.
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Pennytown Ponds Local Nature Reserve
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Large fishing ponds and local nature reserve in the middle of an industiral estate, which in spite if this is very peaceful!
Lots of little wooden jetties to sit and …
Lots of little wooden jetties to sit and …
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Wyver Lane Nature Reserve
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Wyver Lane Nature Reserve is a superb spot for an amble, particularly for wildlife lovers. It comprises two pools surrounded by reed beds and water meadows.
It's an important wetland …
It's an important wetland …
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Annesley Pit Top and Wind Turbine
Highlight • Structure
Annesley Pit Top is one of few pit tops that has escaped the generic ‘restoration’ process. Campaigning by local birdwatchers and conservation bodies, its uniqueness as an old pit top …
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King's Mill Reservoir
Highlight • Rest Area
Miniature boat pond, a good spot for model boat enthusiasts.
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Newstead and Annesley Country Park
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Nature Reserve with a gravel road running through it located in Newstead close to the train station, there is a small car park as well however if you want to …
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Pond and Wood Carvings at Colliers Wood Country Park
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Alternative parking can be found here, either in the small car park or on the roadside if ther is no room at the start point.
Colliers Wood is on the …
Colliers Wood is on the …
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Codnor Park Reservoir
Highlight • Natural
Beautiful reservoir with free parking & easy path all the way around the water. Plenty of wild water fowl and birds. Well worth extending the walk along the old Cromford Canal into Butterley Country Park.
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Hardwick Park Ponds
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
There are a few ponds dotted around Hardwick Park. They are primarily maintained for ecological purposes and as a natural habitat for various species of birds, fish, and aquatic plants, …
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Doe Hill Country Park Pond
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A great little figure of 8 with plenty to keep you focussed.
A good start to the Silverhill trail at the other end of Love Lane
A good start to the Silverhill trail at the other end of Love Lane
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