The Top 10 Lakes around Swarkestone
Looking to visit the best lakes around Swarkestone? 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 Swarkestone’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Deer Park at Calke Abbey
Highlight • Natural
The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.
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Melbourne Pool
Highlight • Lake
Melbourne Lake had a variety of bird species on it and there are local shops and cafes within one minute walk of it.
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Staunton Harold Reservoir and Visitor Centre
Highlight • Viewpoint
Staunton Harold reservoir
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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
St Chad’s water was created in the 1970’s during the excavation of the underlying gravel deposits by Haveringham Gravels. As quarrying proceeded, water flooded the lake through the subterranean water …
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Markeaton Park
Highlight • Cafe
Markeaton Park is the most visited park in the Deby area attracting over one million visitors per year. It's about 207 acres.
The Mundy family owned the area from 1516 …
The Mundy family owned the area from 1516 …
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Staunton Harold Hall Lake
Highlight • Historical Site
Sturton Harrold great walks trail jareger woods the Ferrers centre lake, garden centre
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New Lount Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
This beautiful nature reserve blends woodland and lakes and sits on the site of the former New Lount Colliery which closed in 1968. It's a community-managed space maintained by the …
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Limehouse Dams
Highlight • Lake
The Limehouse Dams are the old source of water to the village, established in the early 1800s. Water was treated with lime and piped to a waterworks on Manchester Lane, …
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Alvaston Park
Highlight • Lake
Alvaston Park features a lovely lake with its own island, a trail that boasts over 20 exotic trees, a superb BMX track and a science garden. Covering 85 acres (34 …
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Locko Park Lake and Mansion View
Highlight • Historical Site
Beautiful privately owned estate with a footpath leading through to Stanley and Dale Abbey which is a nice circular walk, it has a big lake with lots of wild birds. …
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