The Top 5 Lakes around High Abbotside
Looking to visit the best lakes around High Abbotside? 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 High Abbotside’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Semer Water
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Semer Water is the second largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like …
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Paradise Tarn
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On OS Maps, this tarn is actually unnamed but a place next to it is called Paradise, hence the name "Paradise tarn". It's a lovely little tarn, with an island …
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Fossdale Moss Tarn
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This area on Fossdale Moss feels (and is) rather remote, with extensive views in all directions. The track is comfortable to walk, but do steps just a few steps off …
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Widdale Great Tarn
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It's worth making a detour from Great Knoutberry Hill - not far - to see this tarn. Bleak, isolated, peaceful - this large body of water feels miles and miles …
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Birkdale Tarn
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This is quite a large tarn above Birk Dale, and near a road, but for some reason apparently not visited so often. For a third-largest body of water in the …
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