The Top 9 Lakes around Ashfield
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ashfield? 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 Ashfield’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
King's Mill Reservoir
Highlight • Rest Area
Miniature boat pond, a good spot for model boat enthusiasts.
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Pond at Silverhill Wood
Highlight • Lake
Easy, wide gravel path with elevation, around a very scenic wood with some pretty ponds.
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Silverhill Wood Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
This lake is a picturesque rest stop on a bike ride, especially scenic in spring with blooming wildflowers. It's thought to be the highest point in Nottinghamshire, and has a wide gravel track going through for easy access.
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Brierley Water Pond
Highlight • Natural
Lovely little fisherman's pond, easy access with a bike via the Brierley Branch cycleway turn off the Silverhill Trail.
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Birdwatching Trail by the Pond
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Although this section of the hike is not very scenic it makes up for it with the amount of bird life along the trail :)
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Sutton Lawn Pond
Highlight • Lake
Picturesque fishing pond set in a large grassy area used to host local events like the travelling fair etc. Situated between the Timberland Trail, Kings's Mill and the Skegby Trail it's possible to cycle around the pond.
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King's Mill Reservoir and Mill Waters Café
Highlight • Cafe
Mill Waters is a nice place for a coffee/lunch break.
Heritage Centre.
Plenty ducks and geese to feed by the water.
Heritage Centre.
Plenty ducks and geese to feed by the water.
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Mill Lakes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Mellow gravel around the scenic lake, makes a nice extension to a Bestwood Country Park ride. Lakes constructed in the 1980's from the defunct water mills on the River Leen …
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Pond at Skegby Bottoms
Highlight • Viewpoint
A little gem! Bit tricky to find, just off the Skegby Trail but worth the effort. Best access via Stoneyford Road. Popular walking area, you may have to negotiate the odd stile.
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