The Top 17 Lakes around Bardon
Looking to visit the best lakes around Bardon? 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 Bardon’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Bradgate Park Deer Park
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Arrive early at Bradgate Park to enjoy it at its best. It's a lovely ride, but as a very popular attraction, the park can get very busy with pedestrians later …
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Horseshoe Lake in Sence Valley Forest Park
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Sence Valley Forestry Park, part of the National Forest. A good start point for a walk. There are short walks round the lake and through the woods, this is also …
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Cropston Reservoir
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Great view over the water
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Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve
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A relatively new nature reserve that is being taken back by nature. The waters meander in a natural way, the land is allowed to flood in heavy rain, and as …
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Swithland Reservoir
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Swithland Reservoir, opened in 1896 for Leicester, had a 500 million-gallon capacity but became insufficient. In the early 20th century, a pipeline from Derwent reservoirs in Derbyshire was required.
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