The Top 8 Lakes around Gateshead
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gateshead? 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 Gateshead’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Watergate Forest Park Local Nature Reserve
Highlight • Waterfall
A very pleasant walk, no special equipment needed. Just take a bit of water, comfy shoes (no need for hike boots) and you’re good to go. Enjoy.
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Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond
Highlight • Lake
Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers
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Waterfall in Watergate Forest Park
Highlight • Lake
A little waterfall in the Watergate Forest Park
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Pockerley Farm Pond
Highlight • Lake
Rough bridleway ideal for mountain bikes with countryside all around.
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Mill Wood Lake
Highlight • Forest
some times the lake can have a sheath of mud over it making it a little unatractive. all in all it is beautiful
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Saltwell Park
Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area
Beautiful old Victorian park to walk around with pedal Swans on the lake, a Dean, the salt well it is named after, a maze and parks for children to play in. It even has a small pets corner
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Stargate Ponds and Bewes Hills Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
Stargate Ponds and Bewes Hills is an area reclaimed from former quarrying and opencast activities. Good palce for walking the dog and spotting a wide variety of birds in the undergrowth and feeding on the ponds
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Bradley Gardens and Sled Lane Pond
Highlight • Cafe
lovely pond full of wildlife
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