The Top 13 Lakes around Doncaster
Looking to visit the best lakes around Doncaster? 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 Doncaster’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
The Boat Inn has been serving customers as far back as 1652, when famous guests such as Sir Walter Scott are said to have walked through its doors. Today, the …
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This is a stretch of 'dutch-stye' surfaced and lit cyclepath that links loversall to the iPort and Amazon distribution centre. At the moment it's linked to muddy, unsurfaced bridleway, so …
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A fantastic area for nature enthusiasts that's rich in bird and wildlife. A mix of open water, wetlands and woodland, it's a year-round treat for any nature lover.
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The Lakeside area is designed to encourage people to use Doncaster Lakeside for a range of activities and there are a variety of trails there. The lake also has natural …
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More than 200 bird species have been recorded visiting Hatfield and Thorne Moor. Winter visitors include whooper swans, pink-footed geese, hen harrier, and short-eared owls. From March-July a very special …
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Great little cafe on the lake plus a bakers and a co-op, so it's a good place for a stop.
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about 30 mins in you cannot turn right as instructed. follow path forward to re join route
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The nature reserve has a long and varied history which can be traced as far back as Roman times, although more recently farming and coal mining has shaped the area.
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Highfields Lake is an ornamental lake in the Woodlands wildlife park at Highfields. It is filled by the Pick Burn, which then flows on to join the River Don as …
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A really nice tranquil place to stop off for a break in nice surroundings. The fishing lakes and surrounding lush countryside are simply gorgeous.
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