The Top 4 Lakes around Darrington
Looking to visit the best lakes around Darrington? 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 Darrington’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Fairburn Ings RSPB Nature Reserve
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Fairburn Ings is a former coal mining site that is now a nature reserve of grassland, deciduous woodland, wetlands and lagoons.
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
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Anglers Country Park Lake
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Nice walk to take younger kids on, especially if they like Room on the Broom as there are wood carvings of characters from the book that tell the story as you go around the lake.
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Askern Lake
Highlight • Lake
Great little cafe on the lake plus a bakers and a co-op, so it's a good place for a stop.
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Pontefract Park Lake
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Racecourse with park, a small lake and a children's playground.
In the west, some small footpaths are created by fields.
Nice place for a night round :-)
In the west, some small footpaths are created by fields.
Nice place for a night round :-)
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