The Top 6 Lakes around Charminster

Looking to visit the best lakes around Charminster? 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 Charminster’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Minterne Gardens

Rushy Pond

Sculpture by the Lakes

Bridehead Lake and Waterfall

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Minterne Gardens
Hiking Highlight
Nationally important Minterne Magna Gardens - famous for their Himalayan gardens. Dependent on the season, tea, coffe and cake on the terrace over looking capability brown inspired landscaped gardens
Tip by Chris
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Rushy Pond
Hiking Highlight
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.
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardys-cottage/things-to-see-and-do-at-hardys-cottage
Tip by Thomas Holt
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Sculpture by the Lakes
Road Cycling Highlight
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.
Tip by Paul
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Bridehead Lake and Waterfall
Cycling Highlight
Bridehead has been sold and the new owners have closed the lake as of June 2025. There are plans to reopen (apparently) I’ll update the info when that happens
Tip by Lolly
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