The Top 17 Lakes around Forsbrook
Looking to visit the best lakes around Forsbrook? 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 Forsbrook’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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Pond with Benches
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My favourite spot along the walk. There are a couple of thoughtfully positioned resting benches here too.
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Lawn Pool
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If you are inclined to torment innocent fish going about their business, day tickets can be purchased from the visitor centre.
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Hanley Park Lake
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Designed by Thomas Lawson, the lake was created at a cost of £2,500 and filled with water from the Caldon Canal.
The Boathouse has served in times past as a cafe and is destined to become so yet again.
The Boathouse has served in times past as a cafe and is destined to become so yet again.
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Top Pool
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There is a lovely bench overlooking the pool.
I have no information regarding the unusual appearance of the water despite researching.
(It is in a sandstone area so maybe the sediment can take some credit.)
I have no information regarding the unusual appearance of the water despite researching.
(It is in a sandstone area so maybe the sediment can take some credit.)
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Lady Corner Pool
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A beautiful little oasis.
This is the largest of a few pools here which are excellent habitats for insects and amphibians.
This large pool is deeper and supports fishing.
This is the largest of a few pools here which are excellent habitats for insects and amphibians.
This large pool is deeper and supports fishing.
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Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake
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It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.
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Stanley Pool
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Stanley Pool was constructed in 1786 as an 8-acre reservoir for the Caldon Canal. It was enlarged to 33-acre in 1840, when a new dam was built to the north. …
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