The Top 8 Lakes around Lichfield
Looking to visit the best lakes around Lichfield? 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 Lichfield’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Minster Pool
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Minster Pool is a pretty reservoir situated to the south of Lichfield Catherdral. From the banks, you get a lovely view over the water and cathedral. The pool is fed by Leomansley and Trunkfield brooks.
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RSPB Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve
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Middleton Lakes is an RSPB nature reserve in the the River Tame Valley composed of wetlands, meadows and woodland. There are lots of paths to explore the reserve, which has …
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Chasewater Country Park Visitor Centre and Lake
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Plenty of parking at the visitor centre, a great park for the kids, pretty views, watersports, crazy golf, steam engines and museum just up the road from the car park... lots to do here on a sunny day!
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Chasewater Reservoir Cycleway
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This cycleway runs along the eastern side of the lake, offering lovely views of the reservoir and country park. It’s a great spot to take a break, refuel, or enjoy a picnic.
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Chasewater Heaths Signal Box
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A former colliery railway, now a heritage railway running round the shores of Chasewater.
Chasewater Heaths station facilities include a cafe and a rebuilt signal box.
Chasewater Heaths station facilities include a cafe and a rebuilt signal box.
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Brownhills West Railway Station and Museum
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Lots of restored trains and carriages, museum, small shop and cafe. Lovely place to see old steam engines close up!
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Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve
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A beautiful lake and nature reserve in between Croxall and Alrewas. The lakes were formed in the 1990s after sand and gravel were quarried from the area. You'll find lots …
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Norton Bog
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It's a great idea to extend your run around Chasewater to include Norton Bog - it's more attractive than the name might suggest!
As you pass you might spot red …
As you pass you might spot red …
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