The Top 11 Lakes around Bishop Thornton
Looking to visit the best lakes around Bishop Thornton? 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 Bishop Thornton’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 5, 2025
Glasshouses Dam
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Glasshouses Mill, which the dam served, was initially a corn mill but later transitioned to flax processing in the early 1800s. The dam was built in 1850 by brothers John …
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Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Studley Royal Water Garden is a beautiful park landscape with the Moon Ponds, some lovely walkways and decorative buildings such as the Octagonal Tower with the serpentine tunnel underneath, …
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Guisecliff Tarn
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Nestled in among the trees, Guisecliff Tarn is a beautiful woodland pool directly below the gritstone buttresses of Guise Cliff. The Nidderdale Way long-distance footpath passes along the top of …
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Fishpond Wood Pond
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A large pond next to the village of Bewerley, set into the landscaped bank. A beautiful place to stop at, with a particularly cute little pier.
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Lumley Moor Reservoir
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The small dam was originally built for the city of Ripon. These days, it belongs to Yorkshire Water. Paths go essentially around all of it, making for a very pleasant walk.
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