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The Top 4 Lakes around Lancaster

Looking to visit the best lakes around Lancaster? 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 Lancaster’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Hawes Water

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  1. 1

    I think Kenny's above tip refers to the Hawes Water in the Lake District.

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    The stunning Leighton Moss Reservoir was created in 1964 to provide saltmarsh habitats for rare and beautiful wildlife. You will find bitterns, red deer and Greylag geese hiding amongst the …

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    Abbeystead Reservoir, constructed in 1855, was originally designed to provide a reliable and robust water source to power the mills downstream along the river Wyre. As the industrial era waned …

    Tip by Kenny

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Last updated:
September 7, 2025

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