Top rated Reservoirs in United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2021)

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Reservoir with boat rentals for trout fishing & a scenic, dog-friendly path for walking & bicycling.

4.90 (71 reviews)

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👍👍 Arrived around 10:30 to find the car park completely full had to park on one of the verges like alot of other people were but be careful as not all areas can be parked on. The walk itself was uphill for the way up at a relatively gentle gradient, the river will be on the right hand side of you, it...

4.90 (60 reviews)

Naden Middle reservoir

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4.90 (51 reviews)

Greenfield Reservoir

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👍👍 Beautiful spot and always so so much quieter than the main Dovestone reservoir. At the top of Greenfield reservoir there’s a gorgeous waterfall. You can scramble up it (if you’re feeling energetic) to take you up onto the tops for views.

4.90 (39 reviews)

Burnhope Reservoir

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👍 Burnhope reservoir is visually impressive due to its size and the age of it. Very good place for a walk and pretty secluded. There is not a great deal of parking so I'd recommend going early. In the winter the roads get icy just something to have in mind. There is a water treatment plant at the bot...

4.90 (32 reviews)

Higher Swineshaw Reservoir

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👍👍 I enjoy going up here it's quiet, not many people and there are great views all round. It has got to be in my top 3 walks.

4.90 (32 reviews)

Ladybower Reservoir

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Reservoir bordered by scenic countryside & trails for easy to challenging nature walks & hikes.

4.80 (1.4K reviews)

Dovestone Reservoir

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Hedged by verdant hills, this expansive reservoir features a jogging path & grassy picnic areas.

4.80 (1.2K reviews)

Lake Vyrnwy

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Recreational lake popular for bird watching & sailing, with trails & a wood sculpture park.

4.80 (803 reviews)

Entwistle Reservoir

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A walking path runs alongside this sizable, scenic reservoir in a tranquil, wooded environment.

4.80 (398 reviews)

Silent Valley Reservoir

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Completed in 1933, this reservoir in a mountain valley is surrounded by parkland & trails.

4.80 (356 reviews)

Derwent Reservoir

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Manmade lake featuring walking & cycling paths with dam views & a visitor center with a cafe.

4.80 (289 reviews)

Burrator Reservoir

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👍👍 Lovely place to stroll around the reservoir. Easily reachable from Plymouth. Nice countryside view too on the way. Ample free parking. We took the one further up, the one near the bridge is a bit busy.

4.80 (287 reviews)