The Top 6 Lakes around Kennington
Looking to visit the best lakes around Kennington? 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 Kennington’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Thrupp Lake (Radley Lakes)
Highlight • Natural
The Radley Lakes complex is an area of former gravel workings which was transformed and saved from destruction in 2008 after a long community-led campaign by the Save Radley Lakes …
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Farmoor Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Farmoor Reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. The area is home to lots of birdlife, including black-headed gull, Eurasian coot, great cormorant, greylag goose, mute swans, tufted duck, white wagtail, mallard, plus more.
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View of Shire Lake Ditch from Aston's Eyot
Highlight • River
Aston’s Eyot is a nature reserve in East Oxford, managed by the charity Friends of Aston’s Eyot.
The 32 acre island is formed by the River Thames, the River Cherwell …
The 32 acre island is formed by the River Thames, the River Cherwell …
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RSPB Otmoor Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Wading birds and wildfowl inhabit RSPB Otmoor Reserve all year round. A number of visitor trails take you around this extensive area of floodplain grazing marsh. Songbirds and warblers add …
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Wandering Kitchen Café at Wet n Wild
Highlight • Rest Area
Cafe with nice views over Berinsfield Lakes. Popular with water ski fans. Wet n Wild is the activity centre with giant inflatable play ground in the lake
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