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!
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Lower Ogden Reservoir
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Lower Ogden Reservoir was built in the early 1900's to supply water to the surrounding area.
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Upper Ogden Reservoir
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Upper Ogden Reservoir - pretty stunning !!! 🤩
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Walverden Reservoir
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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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Watersheddles Reservoir
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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
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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
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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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