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Lakes Worth Pulling Over For in the UK.
Mirror-flat on calm mornings, dramatic when the wind picks up - lakes are among the most rewarding pull-overs there are. Pullover's community has found 20 lakes in the UK — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. No tourist guides, no sponsored listings — just honest places found by people who pulled over and looked.
Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Ennerdale Water
A wild, remote lake with no road around it.
CMA-025
Crummock Water
Buttermere's quieter, larger neighbour.
CMA-019
Esthwaite Water
A quiet, reedy lake near Hawkshead.
CMA-027
Coniston Water
A long lake under the Old Man of Coniston.
CMA-020
Wast Water
England's deepest lake, brooding beneath the screes.
CMA-022
Derwent Water
Keswick's lake, cradled by craggy fells.
CMA-017
Windermere
England's largest lake, ringed by fells and villages.
CMA-015
Grasmere
Wordsworth's small, beloved lake.
CMA-021
Buttermere
A serene lake with a flat, walkable shore beneath High Stile.
CMA-018
Lake 86, Cotswold Waterpark
Kayaking, paddle boarding and open water swimming. Excellent value for money! Beautiful lake!
GLS-002
Loweswater
A small, tranquil lake owned by the National Trust.
CMA-024
Ullswater
Arguably the most beautiful lake in England.
CMA-016
Brothers Water
A small, scenic lake in the Patterdale valley.
CMA-028
Rydal Water
A small, lovely lake between Grasmere and Ambleside.
CMA-026
Bassenthwaite Lake
The only true 'lake' in the Lake District, and home to ospreys.
CMA-023
Little Langdale Tarn
A quiet tarn in the peaceful Little Langdale valley.
CMA-029
Loch Muick
A grand loch beneath Lochnagar on the Balmoral estate.
SCT-024
Loch Morlich
A sandy-shored loch ringed by Cairngorm pines.
SCT-025
An Lochan Uaine
The famous 'Green Loch' near Glenmore.
SCT-023
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Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Lake 86, Cotswold Waterpark
Kayaking, paddle boarding and open water swimming. Excellent value for money! Beautiful lake!
GLS-002
Ennerdale Water
A wild, remote lake with no road around it.
CMA-025
Frequently asked about lakes in the UK
What are the best lakes in the UK?
Pullover has 20 lakes in the UK, all found and reviewed by real people who've been there. Each spot is checked by the community before it appears — browse the list above or switch to map view to explore them.
Are these lakes suitable for motorhomes?
2 of the spots in this area have been flagged as motorhome friendly. Pullover notes height restrictions and road conditions where known - always read the spot notes carefully.
How do I find the best lakes near me in the UK?
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