The Top 5 Lakes around Cornforth

Nice scenic walk. Dogs must be kept on leads is only thing. But lovely walk and facilities including ice cream!

Hurworth Burn Reservoir is a 21 acre lake built in 1867. It's surrounded by woodland and attracts a rich variety of wildlife.

We came here towards the early afternoon. During April / early May there’s bird families here everywhere swimming in long lines.

Hidden away next to the prison, two large ponds created by flooding old clay pits. Important wildfowl breeding spot.

Brasside Pond is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Two large ponds, the result of flooding of old clay pits. Important breeding site for wildfowl.

Park at the small car park accessed by Frankland Lane which runs adjacent to HMP Frankland. Taking the top path, you get superb views of Durham Cathedral and there is also a vantage point over the East Coast Mainline (train). This is accessed by a set of steps adjacent to the lake which is approximately half way along the top path.

great place for a picnic stop - plenty of seating and birds to watch.

great spot for wild life

Lovely spot for a rest, nice views over the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Lovely spot to walk around and explore. Great if you have young children as there is a childrens playground located behind the Tower Cafe. Easy to stroll around as the terrain is generally flat.

Nice spot on a summers day to stop for a picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.