The Top 15 Lakes around Wakefield
Looking to visit the best lakes around Wakefield? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse …
Last updated: September 26, 2025
Newmiller Dam is the lake created by the dam for the new mill :-) The village is called Newmillerdam as in New Mill on the Dam.
The dam was built …
The dam was built …
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Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England …
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This area was once fields but shallow flooding occurred after the Second World War due to the clogging up of surface water drains and mining subsidence.
The Marsh was once …
The Marsh was once …
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You can see swans around here.
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Cold Hiendley Reservoir was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century to supply water to the growing city of Wakefield. The dam had to be strengthened in 1990.
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Nice walk to take younger kids on, especially if they like Room on the Broom as there are wood carvings of characters from the book that tell the story as you go around the lake.
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Such a beautiful spot to look around.
There is a large male swan that sometimes wants to shoo you away lol
There is a large male swan that sometimes wants to shoo you away lol
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Haw Park Wood is located just outside Wakefield and is a lovely blend of mature trees and wildflowers. There are also lakes, a stream, and plenty of picnic benches to sit down and rest.
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The bridge between the upper and lower lake in Bretton Lakes country park.
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