The Top 5 Lakes around Whinfell
Looking to visit the best lakes around Whinfell? 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 Whinfell’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Sizergh Castle and Gardens
Highlight • Cafe
The gardens and extended parkland at Sizergh Castle are wonderful to explore. There is a mirror lake, herbaceous borders, a working kitchen garden, apple orchard and limestone rock garden.
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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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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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