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!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Hawes Water
Highlight • Lake
I think Kenny's above tip refers to the Hawes Water in the Lake District.
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Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
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 Dam
Highlight • Monument
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 …
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Hawes Water (Gait Barrows Nature Reserve)
Highlight • Trail
Hawes water, positioned as the easternmost lake within the Lake District, serves a crucial role as a reservoir.
In 1940, the eastern side of the lake was dammed, resulting in …
In 1940, the eastern side of the lake was dammed, resulting in …
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