The Top 20 Lakes in Broads
Looking to visit the best lakes in Broads? 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 Broads’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Breydon Water Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Breydon Water is a marshy expanse along the River Yare. As very few roads cross these slippery silt flats, this area is one of the most isolated in The Broads. …
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Ranworth Broad Village and Waterfront
Highlight • Rest Area
Ranworth is a picture postcard village in the heart of the Broads alongside Ranworth and Malthouse Broad just off the River Bure.
The village has moorings, a pub and village …
The village has moorings, a pub and village …
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Horsey Mere
Highlight • Natural Monument
Horsey Mere is regarded as one of the most beautiful of the northern broads. Close to the Norfolk coast, Horsey's reed beds and grazing marshes offer a habitat of international …
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Nicolas Everitt Park
Highlight • Cafe
Nicolas Everitt Park is a popular public park situated along the shores of Oulton Broad, a large body of water that forms part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Oulton …
Oulton …
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Whitlingham Great Broad
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
The Whitlingham Great Broad is one of two lakes in Whitlingham Country Park, a wonderful expanse of countryside along the River Yare. A cycle path leads along the water's edge …
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Heigham Sound
Highlight • Natural
Heigham Sound is a clear lake that's popular with sailors and boaters. It's home to an abundance of rare birds and insects at all times of year, too. At this …
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RSPB Rockland Marshes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
RSPB Rockland Marshes is a nature reserve with wonderful views over Rockland Broad and the River Yare. The reedbeds and open grazing marshes afford year-round displays of wildlife. Keep a …
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Martham Broad Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
Managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Martham Broad is a magnificent place to visit. The nature reserve is home to breeding birds including bittern, bearded tit, common tern, Cetti’s warbler and …
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Thorpe Marshes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
Located on the edge of Norwich, Thorpe Marshes is a wonderful mixture of habitats in a nature reserve managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Close to the River Yare, the area …
Close to the River Yare, the area …
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Rockland Broad
Highlight • Viewpoint
Rockland Broad is a tranquil spot tucked away behind the River Yare. You won't find many boats here, so you can enjoy the calm waters mostly alone. Look out for the huge pike in the clear water during summer.
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South Walsham Broad
Highlight • Lake
South Walsham Broad is a beautiful place to be. With the sounds of birdsong and gently lapping water blowing in the wind, it is a serene lake that is perfect to stop and take a moment at.
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