The Top 20 Lakes around Barlow
Looking to visit the best lakes around Barlow? 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 Barlow’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 16, 2025
Longshaw Pond
Highlight • Natural
Longshaw Pond was created around 1827 and once had a boathouse and pier. Wardens carefully remove the marsh plants each year to stop them from choking up the open water. …
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Emperor Lake at Chatsworth
Highlight • Structure
A lovely peaceful place to sit and watch the world go by. The Emporer Lake provides water for the Emporer Fountain, at one time the highest gravity fed fountain in the world.
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Southeast corner of Linacre Middle Reservoir
Highlight • Trail
This is a lovely place just west of Chesterfield just on the edge of the Peak District. It’s three reservoirs and some lovely woods with trunk carvings. Great for kids. …
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Brick Sphere Sculpture, Holmebrook Valley Park
Highlight • Monument
The old "donkey racecourse" route has been developed into a large park with several cycle paths around it. Good place to get used to mountain biking as it has some …
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Queen's Park Lake Wildfowl
Highlight • Rest Area
Nice quiet space in the middle of Chesterfield. There is a bike path that runs through the park that links to the train station and Somersall Park
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