The Top 12 Lakes around Ryedale
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ryedale? 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 Ryedale’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
This is a great spot to choose several routes from
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Beautiful stretch of water but unfortunately on private land. The area definitely makes for great photos though.
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This is one fabulous place to be: a very picturesque and beautiful little lake, with little piers on its banks in a few places. The tracks and paths around it …
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This is one beautiful lake, and easily accessible as a car park "sits on it" beside the blue surface of the lake's water (on a sunny day). Lots of wildlife around the lake to spot (and listen to!)
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This is a lovely little lake in Yearsley Woods to walk to.
Note, all the maps I've seen show two ponds here - however, only this one remains in reality; …
Note, all the maps I've seen show two ponds here - however, only this one remains in reality; …
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Two ornamental ponds in the grounds of Castle Howard, shown on a 1774 estate map as a fish-pond. The ponds are divided in two by a bank on which Obelisk …
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This is a lovely fishing lake right next to Birkdale Farm. It certainly offers a sense of peace and solitude here, in the lovely setting of the surrounding woodlands and …
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This is a really gorgeous place. Right on the bank of the Great Lake, there are stunning views across the water from here, as well as picnic tables and an adventure playground for children. Peace, quiet and essentially nirvana!
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One of several dew points found dotted throughout the Wolds, this one comes complete with bench and a very fine view. Traditionally constructed for livestock in areas like the Wolds where chalk landscape cannot retain surface water. ywt.org.uk/wolds-dew-ponds
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A lovely segment here down (or up from) Ganthorpe, with some picturesque ponds just outside Ganthorpe. There are pleasant views of Owlers Wood (east) and Cum Hag Wood (north-east) on this walk. A perfect stroll on your next weekend.
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