The Top 12 Lakes around Checkley
Looking to visit the best lakes around Checkley? 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 Checkley’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Dimmingsdale Mill Pond
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The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.
Lead smelting …
Lead smelting …
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Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary
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A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.
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Pond Near Ashbourne Cricket Club
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I have yet to find a name for this pond online.
I wondered if it belonged to the nearby Cricket Club as access from there seems to be possible?
Access from the cycle track is prevented with barbed wire.
I wondered if it belonged to the nearby Cricket Club as access from there seems to be possible?
Access from the cycle track is prevented with barbed wire.
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Bolton Gate Pool
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This area known as Bolton Gate was named after the farm that used the grounds before the quarrying began.
It is a beautiful picnic spot.
It is a beautiful picnic spot.
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Flying Birds Sculpture at JCB Lake
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The JCB factory west of Rocester has worked hard to incorporate itself into the landscape. The site includes parkland and an ornamental lake which is open to the public and …
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