The Top 5 Lakes around Washington
Looking to visit the best lakes around Washington? 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 Washington’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: September 26, 2025
In a picturesque setting, overlooked by Arundel Castle, Swanbourne Lake is a beautiful place that's rich with wildlife. You can take a leisurely saunter around the lake and woodland, relax …
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Since 2001, the Knepp Estate has been a rewilding project. Moving from intensive farming to process which restore and regenerate nature, such as free roaming cattle and deer and wetland …
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This is a great tarmac cycle path part of NCN2 which passes Widewater Lagoon on the Lancing/Shoreham-By-Sea boarders. It can get quite busy with pedestrians in the summer months. No lights here so lights are definitely needed when dark.
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The lakes, reed beds, channels and waterfalls on this nature reserve support myriad species of wildlife including bats (pipistrelle, noctule, whiskered, Daubenton’s, long-eared and serotine); grass snakes; harvest mice; kingfishers; …
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Beautiful large pond ideal for wild swimming located within the Knepp Estate. Expect to see wild animals (including ginger pigs) roaming about.
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