The Top 5 Lakes around Crossways
Looking to visit the best lakes around Crossways? 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 Crossways’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Rushy Pond
Highlight • Lake
An important watering hole for wildlife and the resident Dartmoor ponies, Rushy Pond buzzes with dragonflies and damselflies, whilst the pond’s surface is often disturbed by a newt surfacing for air or a grass snake on the hunt.
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Chaldon Herring Coastal Path and Pond
Highlight • Trail
Super, nice quiet and tiny roads. This village is set in the South Dorset chalk downs and has a substantial history of smuggling goods from France into the UK.
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Fort on the Lake Folly
Highlight • Historical Site
Did you know that this lake was built in 1837 for model-boat testing for the Admiralty?
Furthermore, on this shore, you can observe the fort that was also constructed shortly thereafter.
Furthermore, on this shore, you can observe the fort that was also constructed shortly thereafter.
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Sculpture by the Lakes
Highlight • Monument
Lovely grounds - you can pay full entrance and take it all in. Or just stop for a break - really nice views to go with good food. £££.
Note - no dogs and no one aged under 14 admitted.
Note - no dogs and no one aged under 14 admitted.
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Rushy Pond
Highlight • Lake
Rushy Pond is home to a wealth of wildlife including Grass Snakes, Palmate Newts and Dragonflies and Damselflies. On hot summer days, you may often find our resident ponies in the pond taking a cooling dip.
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