The Top 6 Lakes around Erewash
Looking to visit the best lakes around Erewash? 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 Erewash’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 2025
St Chad's Water Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
St Chad’s water was created in the 1970’s during the excavation of the underlying gravel deposits by Haveringham Gravels. As quarrying proceeded, water flooded the lake through the subterranean water …
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Pioneer Meadows Pond
Highlight • Natural
Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, set up as an angling club pond, nice amongst the trees.
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Pewit Carr Pond
Highlight • Forest
A Local Nature Reserve (LNR) on the edge of Ilkeston.
It comprises a section of the Nutbrook Canal, a pond, carr woodland and a superb species-rich meadow.
It comprises a section of the Nutbrook Canal, a pond, carr woodland and a superb species-rich meadow.
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Swan Lake (Straw's Bridge)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Known locally as `Swan Lake` this is a beautiful place to walk, bird watch and enjoy the views.
Handy onsite parking.
Handy onsite parking.
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Manor Floods
Highlight • Lake
Located along the Nutbrook Trail, adjacent to Straw's Bridge.
Despite the stretch of water that gives it name to Manor Floods the water covers a relatively small proportion of the site.
Despite the stretch of water that gives it name to Manor Floods the water covers a relatively small proportion of the site.
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Locko Park Lake and Mansion View
Highlight • Historical Site
Beautiful privately owned estate with a footpath leading through to Stanley and Dale Abbey which is a nice circular walk, it has a big lake with lots of wild birds. …
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