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The Top 20 Lakes in the Pennines Mountains

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Helvellyn Summit

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Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …

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View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

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Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwentwater's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views across …

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Striding Edge

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With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. A classic grade one scramble, it's suitable for intermediate hikers …

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View of Windermere from Orrest Head

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Orrest Head played a pivotal role in the development of the Lake District's fellwalking culture. It was the seed that sprouted and grew into a magnificent tree – the fruits …

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Crag Fell Summit

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I wish I could say I had good views from here but the weather was horrid. I hiked this at the same time as Grike and Lank Rigg by parking …

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Tarn Hows

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It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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Sheffield Pike

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As someone born in the steel city of Sheffield, Sheffield Pike will always have a special place in my heart! And that view down to Ullswater is one of my favourites in the Lake District. A really stunning eastern fell.

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The Coffin Route

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The Rydal Coffin Route is a historic walking route in the Lake District. The route takes its name from the fact that it was the traditional route used to carry …

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View of Rydal Water

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Rydal Water at its best.

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Hallin Fell summit and view of Ullswater

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For such a small hill, Hallin Fell delivers absolutely epic views down Ullswater and across to the Helvellyn group. This is an ideal fell for take the little ones for …

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Still not found your perfect lake in the Pennines Mountains? Check out the guides of these regions to see even more beautiful places.

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Pennines Mountains

Helvellyn Summit

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Striding Edge

View of Windermere from Orrest Head

Crag Fell Summit

Tarn Hows

Sheffield Pike

The Coffin Route

View of Rydal Water

Hallin Fell summit and view of Ullswater

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