The Top 10 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!

Studley Royal Water Garden

Glasshouses Village and Lake

Swinsty Reservoir

Guisecliff Tarn

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Studley Royal Water Garden
Hiking Highlight
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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Glasshouses Village and Lake
Hiking Highlight
Glasshouses is a pretty village on the River Nidd in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Nidderdale Way passes just to the north of the village, while the …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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Swinsty Reservoir
Road Cycling Highlight
Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …
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Guisecliff Tarn
Hiking Highlight
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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