The Top 4 Lakes around Sydenham
Looking to visit the best lakes around Sydenham? 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 Sydenham’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Old Kiln Lakes Wetland Habitat
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This quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and well known by geologists for its phenomenal history. Packed with fossils, some of the finds here date back 100 million …
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Pond in Park Wood
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Archaeological Surveys undertaken in Park Wood have revealed a fascinating past for this quiet area of deciduous woodland. Lynchets and banks within the woods give evidence of ancient field systems …
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The Lyde Garden
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The Lyde, a tributary of the River Thames, rises here and the garden is planted with primulas, astilbes, gunnera and hostas. Originally three watercress beds, surrounded by large and beautiful …
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Old Kiln Lakes (Former Chinnor Chalk Pit)
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This is one of the quarries here, a part of the former Chinnor Chalk Pit, now flooded and known as Old Kiln Lakes. The lakes are freshwater, but very alkaline, …
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