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The Top 20 Lakes around Sheffield

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

Last updated: October 14, 2025

Langsett Reservoir

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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Long stretch of mainly unsurfaced gravel road that starts at the turn-off from the A57 and steadily climbs up the eastern bank of all three reservoirs - Ladybower, Derwent and …

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The three Redmires Reservoirs were built between 1833 & 1854 to provide clean drinking water to Sheffield. The construction was partly in response to a Cholera epidemic that devastated the …

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Stunning little trail running along the Derwent Valley to a quaint stone bridge. Very popular with cyclists, picnicers and walkers. Very busy area, if it is a sunny day get there early. Closed to traffic on weekends and bank holidays.

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Dale Dike Reservoir was built between 1859 and 1864 to power the mills downstream and to supply drinking water to Sheffield. Sadly, the day after the reservoir was filled, the …

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Smashing road around Redmires Reservoir. This lovely section of quiet road leads onto some single track over Stanage Edge.

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A great place for cycling. Quiet roads with a good surface. Some gruelling hills in the area.

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Can get very busy with walkers and cyclists at the weekend

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Agden Reservoir is a beautiful body of water nestled between High Bradfield and Low Bradfield. A delightful path runs around the reservoir and there are lots of places to relax …

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Howden Reservoir was completed in 1912. It's the highest of the three Derwent Reservoirs. The River Derwent flows into the northern arm and the River Westend flows into the western …

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