The Top 5 Lakes around Writtle
Looking to visit the best lakes around Writtle? 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 Writtle’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.
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Writtle has a beautiful traditional village green. Complete with duck pond and Norman church, it's a picture-perfect place for a picnic. The village was once described as "one of the …
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Enjoy a break here and admire the village pond. There’s a pub opposite too!
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Pretty Essex village centred around the village pond. A lovely spot to stop for a breather or refreshment.
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Viewing platform across the lagoon, which is fed filtered water from the adjacent treatment plant to increase biodiversity and is home to a number of species of plants not commonly found in this part of Europe.
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