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!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Minterne Gardens
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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
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Rushy Pond
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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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Sculpture by the Lakes
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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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Bridehead Lake and Waterfall
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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
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Rushy Pond
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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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