The Top 14 Lakes around Cotswold
Looking to visit the best lakes around Cotswold? 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 Cotswold’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Greystones Farm Nature Reserve
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This nature reserve features rare tree species, ancient hedgerows, wildflower meadows, the River Eye, and a lake that is teeming with wildlife. People have lived and farmed at Greystones continuously …
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Dowdeswell Reservoir
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Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …
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Lake at Cotswold Water Park
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The Cotswold Water Park is the UK’s largest marl lake system. Covering an area of 40 square miles, it boasts more than 150 lakes set across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and West …
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Miserden Park Lake
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Miserden Park's Lake serene atmosphere, picturesque scenes, and charming countryside surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills makes the most perfect location for a walk. Pick a peaceful spot to …
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Wyck Rissington Village Green and Pond
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A wonderfully unspoilt little idyll, many of Wyck Rissington's houses date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The village green, duck pond and Victorian drinking fountain only add to this …
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Cherington Valley Lane and Lake
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Nearly every lane I've tried around these parts has been superb, this is no exception. Either a long and fun shallow descent followed by a short sharp climb into Cherington …
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Cheese Wharf Wild Swimming Spot
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Taking its name from the place where delicious cheese were once loaded onto boats for shipping to London, Cheese Wharf is now a brilliant wild swimming spot on the River Thames near Buscot.
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Park Wood, The Cotswolds National Landscape
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Stroll through this spacious woodland fit with vibrant greenery, towering trees, a babbling brook and a lake.
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Cherington Lake
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Nice relaxing place to stop before either the short sharp climb into Cherington or (the other way) a long slow ride up to Hampton Fields.
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Lasborough Lakes and Mansion
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A delightful footpath through the valley to the lakes. Gets a little boggy around the lakes, but nothing too bad.
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