The Top 20 Lakes in Suffolk
Looking to visit the best lakes in Suffolk? 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 Suffolk’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Needham Lake
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Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.
Needham Lake has been …
Needham Lake has been …
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Gravel Track by Livermere Lake
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Not 100% sure the cut through from Ampton to Gt Livermere is a legit cycle trail. I was chased off by a very grumpy gamekeeper who told me it was a footpath not a bridleway.
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Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water
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The largest manmade reservoir in Suffolk, Alton Water is a tranquil place to whittle away some time on a bike Tour. It took over 13 years to construct the reservoir, …
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Nicolas Everitt Park
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Nicolas Everitt Park is a popular public park situated along the shores of Oulton Broad, a large body of water that forms part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Oulton …
Oulton …
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View of Framlingham Castle
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Set amidst expansive parkland and a charming lake, Framlingham Castle has witnessed fascinating periods of history. The castle is managed by English Heritage and is well worth a visit. Even …
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West Stow Country Park Lake
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West Stow Country Park boasts 125 acres of unspoilt and wildlife-rich countryside. There are nature trails, heath and woodland walks to explore, as well as two bird hides and a …
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Wellingtonia (Giant Redwood) by the Pond, Brandon Country Park
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The Sequoia or Giant Redwood would have been planted as one of the specimen trees of the Brandon Hall estate. Edward Bliss made his money selling gun flints during the …
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Thorpeness Meare
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Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers around sixty acres in total, with over forty acres of water.
Reassuringly, nowhere …
Reassuringly, nowhere …
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Polstead Pond
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The name Polstead means place by the pool. The benches by the village pond are a great spot to rest and enjoy the peace of a classic Suffolk village, surrounded by history, and picture perfect timber-framed and thatched cottages.
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Alton Water
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Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.
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