The Top 20 Lakes in Shropshire
Looking to visit the best lakes in Shropshire? 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 Shropshire’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Dudmaston Hall
Highlight • Monument
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house in the care of the National Trust in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England.
Parliament and was one of the few royalists not to recover his money at the Restoration in 1660.
Parliament and was one of the few royalists not to recover his money at the Restoration in 1660.
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The Mere, Ellesmere
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The meres and mosses of northern Shropshire are rather unique places and Ellesmere's is the largest of the lot. The lake lies alongside the historic town and is surrounded by …
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Patshull Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a huge 75 acre fishing lake and provides great sport for these guys. It still is a great venue to visit as the lake views make for a good photo opportunity.
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Badger Village Ponds
Highlight • Lake
A pretty village with parts dating back to medieval times. The name has nothing to do with badgers, but is a combination of the Anglo-Saxon words 'Bæcg', which was a name, and 'ofer', which signifies a hill spur.
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Dudmaston Comer Woods and Lake
Highlight • Forest
Nice place to walk in the words lots of dog walkers around
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Neenton Village and Lily Pond
Highlight • Settlement
Beautiful place to stop and rest a moment.
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Wildmoor Pool
Highlight • Viewpoint
Situated high on the ridge of the Long Mynd, the serene sliver of Wildmoor Pool is a peaceful place to pause and regather. You'll have the local wildlife for company …
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Boyne Water Lake
Highlight • Natural Monument
Discover this tranquil little lake tucked away in the Shropshire Hills. The lake makes a great picnic spot, or if you're feeling daring, a wild swimming spot, too.
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Seggy Pool
Highlight • Lake
Seggy pool is the smallest of the three lakes on the Dudmaston estate at around 5 acres, with depths from just a few inches to around 4ft and heavily wooded around its banks.
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Colemere Picnic Spot
Highlight • Parking
Colemere's a great place to stop off for a break, there's a bench and a nice picnic lawn by the car park. It's also a very nice walk around the mere if you can spare the time on your ride.
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