The Top 20 Lakes around Rainworth
Looking to visit the best lakes around Rainworth? 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 Rainworth’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Fountain Dale Ponds
Highlight • Forest
Fans of English folklore heed this well, for it was at Fountain Dale where the first meeting of Robin Hood and Friar Tuck took place. Legend goes that they fought …
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Spa Ponds
Highlight • Viewpoint
Set of 4 ponds draining into the River Maun. Lovely, peaceful spot. You might see the odd kingfisher flying around if you’re lucky. Great place to walk but can get a bit muddy after heavy rain.
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Pleasley Pit Colliery and Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
Great view of the old Pit with a countryside backdrop.
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Vicar Water Lake
Highlight • Trail
Not only is there a giant sculpture of a hand coming out of the ground, but there's also a café (run by a charitable organization called Rumbles), bike racks and kids playground. Win-win.
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The Hermitage Local Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
This small nature reserve used to be part of Hermitage House gardens and is so called because it is believed in Tudor times the Bishop of St David’s used the …
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