The Top 12 Lakes around Cowling
Looking to visit the best lakes around Cowling? 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 Cowling’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Lumb Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The poet Ted Hughes (writer of The Iron Giant amongst many others) used to play and swim here as a child. It's a deep pool underneath a small waterfall. Lumb …
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Embsay Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an …
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Lower Gorple Reservoir Descent
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Open, spectacular, and - if you've the nerve for it, very fast and drifty. It's definitely better as a descent than a climb - more because of what's to come …
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Walverden Reservoir
Highlight • Natural
These days a nature reserve and popular walking spot, Walverden Reservoir was built to supply water to the town of Nelson. Work was completed in 1869, damming the flow of …
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Ponden Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Ponden Reservoir was built in the 1870s it is used for sailing and canoeing by Ponden Water Sport Club. It runs right next to the road so good views are …
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