The Top 16 Lakes around Newdigate
Looking to visit the best lakes around Newdigate? 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 Newdigate’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Tilgate Lake
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Tilgate Lake is the biggest of the three lakes in Tilgate Park. It's a popular watersports lake with lots of other activities happening on and around it.
Human history here …
Human history here …
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Friday Street Mill Pond
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This mill pond powered a hammer mill here until the eighteenth century. It's a beautiful spot, relatively quiet, but popular at weekends. The Stephen Langton pub just down the road …
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Ifield Water Mill
Highlight • Monument
Ifield Water Mill is a 19th-century weatherboarded watermill, with a big lake next to it. Nice cycle out of Crawley.
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Tilling Springs Pond
Highlight • Lake
This is someone's private garden, not much point making an excursion here
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Gatton Park Stone Circle
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A bridleway cuts through Gatton Park, which is otherwise open to visitors on the first Sunday of the month from February to October. The estate is owned by the Alexandra …
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Vann Lake Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
This lake is a Surrey Wildlife Trust nature reserve. It's a great place to spot birds - more than 100 species have been sighted, including kingfishers, lesser spotted woodpeckers and …
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Weare Street and Duckpond
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
A beautiful, gently undulating, wooded stretch of road: a real dingly dell!
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Douster Pond
Highlight • Structure
Douster and Island Ponds in Buchan Country Park were constructed in Victorian times by damming Douster Brook. Now an enjoyable day out with scenic walks.
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Lake at Riverside Garden Park
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Riverside Garden Park is composed of woodland and grassy glades and has a tranquil lake at its heart. The Gatwick Steam flows through the park. There are plenty of trails to explore, as well as wildlife to observe, including kingfishers.
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Hidden Fishing Pond in Surrey Hills
Highlight • Natural
Old fishing pond that’s just off the track. Might be private, but fences were down and looked to have been down for a long time.
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Buchan Park Lake
Highlight • Lake
Just outside Crawley, Buchan estate is 170 acres of fine walking and picnic land. however if you're just riding past it's a good spot to stop and take a photo.
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