The Top 10 Lakes around Ullswater
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ullswater? 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 Ullswater’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers
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quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.
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Hallinhag Wood
Highlight • Lake
Dipping its toes into Ullswater, Hallinhag Wood is a simply delightful little spot on the lower slopes of Hallin Fell. The path here saves people from having to ascend to …
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Ullswater Lakeside Trail (Sandwick to Patterdale)
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
A fabulously testing low-level Lakes trail. Steep climbs, puckeringly techy descents and all at low levels - so there's little chance of appalling weather ruining things. Mind you, it can …
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Barren Tree on the North Shore of Ullswater
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Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District. It formed in a glacial trough where the glacier scraped out the valley bottom and then dammed the end with …
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Lakeside & Hutton Walk
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section is a wonder in spring. If you catch it at the end of April into May, the fresh green leaves are so bright green they seem otherworldly. It …
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