The Top 16 Lakes around Foolow
Looking to visit the best lakes around Foolow? 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 Foolow’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Ladybower Reservoir Overflow
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The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …
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Foolow Village
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A gorgeous little village, with a duck pond, ancient stone cross and a very lovely pub (The Bull's Head) which, if you time your journey right, makes for a great place to stop and refuel.
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Derwent Reservoir and Dam
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Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.
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Emperor Lake at Chatsworth
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A lovely peaceful place to sit and watch the world go by. The Emporer Lake provides water for the Emporer Fountain, at one time the highest gravity fed fountain in the world.
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Redmires Reservoirs
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The three Redmires Reservoirs were built between 1833 & 1854 to provide clean drinking water to Sheffield. The construction was partly in response to a Cholera epidemic that devastated the …
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Long Causeway at Redmires Upper Reservoir
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Smashing road around Redmires Reservoir. This lovely section of quiet road leads onto some single track over Stanage Edge.
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Emperor Lake
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The 6th Duke tasked Paxton with engineering a new record-breaking gravity-fed fountain in anticipation of a visit by Tsar Nicholas 1 in 1844. The 8-acre Emperor lake was fed by …
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Barbrook Reservoir
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Now disused Victorian reservoir. Good spot for birdwatching.
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View of the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs
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Outstanding views all round
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View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor
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At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …
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Small Reservoir and Waterfall, Peak District National Park
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Amazing spot down by a lake and stream on a tiny ancient bridge. Perfect for the lunch stop!
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