The Top 5 Lakes around Grayrigg
Looking to visit the best lakes around Grayrigg? 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 Grayrigg’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 29, 2025
Gurnal Dubs Tarn
Highlight • Lake
This is a beautiful tarn below the minor summit of Ulgraves, not far from the village of Staveley. On the walk in, you are rewarded with superb views across nearby …
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Potter Tarn
Highlight • Lake
I’ve walked routes past here in all different weather over the years, it’s steep going up from the Bowston end but not too bad via the Longsleddale Road end. Going …
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Sunbiggin Tarn
Highlight • Natural Monument
This tarn and, in fact, the surrounding area, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): this is largely because of the limestone areas that surround it. The tarn is …
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Ghyll Pool
Highlight • Natural
A small collection of water that runs from Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubs, before making it's way down to the River Kent. The pond is brimming with fish and is home to a few ducks.
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Road Past Sunbiggin Tarn with Views of the Howgills
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This section of road runs between approx 250m and 320m altitude through amazing limestone landscapes and past Sunbiggin Tarn, an SSSI. Excellent views south to the Howgills. Snow poles on …
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