The Top 6 Lakes around Pendle

Looking to visit the best lakes around Pendle? 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 Pendle’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Lower Ogden Reservoir

Walverden Reservoir

Upper Ogden Reservoir

Watersheddles Reservoir

Barrowford Pond

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

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Lower Ogden Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
Lower Ogden Reservoir was built in the early 1900's to supply water to the surrounding area.
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Walverden Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
These days a nature reserve and popular walking spot, Walverden Reservoir was built to supply water to the town of Nelson. Work was completed in 1869, damming the flow of …
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Upper Ogden Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
Upper Ogden Reservoir - pretty stunning !!! 🤩
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Watersheddles Reservoir
Road Cycling Highlight
Watersheddles Reservoir dates form the 1870s and although being in Lancashire, supplies only Yorkshire with water, in particular the Worth Valley and Keighley.
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Barrowford Pond
Hiking Highlight
The village of Barrowford is the traditional start point for the Pendle Way, a 45-mile (72 km) loop of the Pendle district. The hike begins from the Pendle Heritage Centre, …
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Lower Coldwell Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …
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