The Top 20 Lakes around Ockbrook And Borrowash
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ockbrook And Borrowash? 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 Ockbrook And Borrowash’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Attenborough Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
This is a river path that's really easy and tranquil to ride along. There are numerous ponds and it's a really popular bird-watching spot. From the trail you'll reach a …
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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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Mapperley Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Mapperley Reservoir is a peaceful body of water surrounded by bluebell woodlands, rolling farmland and some fascinating remains from the area’s coal mining heritage. The countryside around here is great …
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Nutbrook Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
Now reopened (December 2022) This easy cycling and walking trail runs from Long Eaton to Heanor along the Erewash Canal and a dismantled railway line. It runs for about 10 …
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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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Allestree Park
Highlight • Settlement
Lovely park with open grass areas, a lake, a municipal golf course, an old Hall (now derelict and up for sale) and lots of woodland. Great area for easy mountain …
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View of Shipley Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
A gorgeous place to stop on your ride and enjoy the views out over the lake. Look out for some excellent wildlife on the water and banks here too.
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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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Pioneer Meadows Pond
Highlight • Natural
Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, set up as an angling club pond, nice amongst the trees.
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Loscoe Dam
Highlight • Natural Monument
Ancient lake which has over the years been used to provide fish for the De Grey family at Codnor Castle, water for a mill and a furnace and an overflow …
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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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