The Top 20 Lakes around Eden
Looking to visit the best lakes around Eden? 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 Eden’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Helvellyn Summit
Highlight • Summit
Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …
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Striding Edge
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With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. A classic grade one scramble, it's suitable for intermediate hikers …
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Sheffield Pike
Highlight • Climb
As someone born in the steel city of Sheffield, Sheffield Pike will always have a special place in my heart! And that view down to Ullswater is one of my favourites in the Lake District. A really stunning eastern fell.
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Hallin Fell summit and view of Ullswater
Highlight • Summit
For such a small hill, Hallin Fell delivers absolutely epic views down Ullswater and across to the Helvellyn group. This is an ideal fell for take the little ones for …
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Scales Tarn
Highlight • Viewpoint
Scales Tarn is at the base of Sharp Edge and is a great place to stop and make the desicion of whether to go the scramble route or the steep …
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Grisedale Tarn
Highlight • Lake
Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …
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Angle Tarn
Highlight • Lake
The trail winds around half of Angle Tarn with splendid views from many different perspectives. I recommend walking this on a clear day as then the color of the water …
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Mardale Head
Highlight • Historical Site
Mardale Head is an excellent starting point for many grand adventures in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. From here, trails splay out onto the likes of High …
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Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers
Highlight • Rest Area
quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.
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Shoreline of Brothers Water
Highlight • Viewpoint
There is a footpath on both sides of Brothers Water & you can access the shoreline on both, but the west shore is where the main path is and has …
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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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