The Top 9 Lakes around Chesterfield
Looking to visit the best lakes around Chesterfield? 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 Chesterfield’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Brick Sphere Sculpture, Holmebrook Valley Park
Highlight • Monument
The old "donkey racecourse" route has been developed into a large park with several cycle paths around it. Good place to get used to mountain biking as it has some …
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Queen's Park Lake Wildfowl
Highlight • Rest Area
Nice quiet space in the middle of Chesterfield. There is a bike path that runs through the park that links to the train station and Somersall Park
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Walton Dam
Highlight • Trail
Worth getting off the bike and taking time to walk along the lake to enjoy the peace and quiet! Hard to believe that there are busy shopping areas just beyond the tree line.
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Poolsbrook Country Park Lake
Highlight • Lake
All info about the Park can be found at visitchesterfield.info/things-to-do/poolsbrook-country-park-p679141
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Holmebrook Lake
Highlight • Natural
On the outskirts of Chesterfield, a beautiful lake, which is home to ducks, swans, coots and Canadian geese, with fishing sites around it.
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West Wood Ancient Woodland
Highlight • Lake
Small ancient woodland, plenty of paths to explore amongst the trees and along the brook. Also the Ringwood Lake has Lillies at one end, a path around it and a small free car park makes a good starting point.
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Bluebank Pools Nature Reserve, Chesterfield Canal
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
the canal path goes on for much longer if you wanted to extend your ride
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Somersall Lane Pond
Highlight • Natural
To the east of Somersall Lane between the bridges along the west bank of the River Hipper there is a mature wooded area and with a pond known as Somersall …
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McGregor's Pond
Highlight • Natural
The pond was constructed in 1972 by Mr McGregor who ran his own civil engineering company. He dug the pond out to construct a wildlife sanctuary especially for his employees to enjoy.
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