Things to do in Cumbria, England: The Best Bodies of Water

November 13, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Buttermere Lake, Blea Water, Derwentwater, Easedale Tarn, Ullswater Lake, Derwentwater, Wast Water, New Mills Trout Fishing Park, Ennerdale Water, Goat Water.
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1. Buttermere Lake

Buttermere, Cockermouth CA13 9XA England https://www.visitcumbria.com/cm/buttermere-lake/
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5.0 based on 816 reviews

Buttermere Lake

Reviewed By nmaidwell123 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

A beautiful part of the world. Excellent opportunity for photos and just to enjoy the stunning views, A nice easy ramble on good paths all around the lake. Well worth a visit

2. Blea Water

Bampton England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Blea Water

3. Derwentwater

Keswick CA12 5UP England https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-derwent-water-and-keswick
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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Derwentwater

Reviewed By PennyW1228 - Norwich, United Kingdom

well worth a visit and lots of walks and sights .I would recommend a visit to Ashness bridge for some good photo opportunities and lodore falls is also close by keswick

4. Easedale Tarn

Easedale Lancrigg Car Park, Grasmere England
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5.0 based on 721 reviews

Easedale Tarn

Reviewed By katiemF7715XW - Crook, United Kingdom

This is a great walk up the side of Sour Milk Ghyll to Easedale Tarn, it is a beautiful peaceful place, the path takes you straight up to the tarn, it can be steep in places and when it has been raining it can be a bit boggy under foot

5. Ullswater Lake

England
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5.0 based on 370 reviews

Ullswater Lake

Reviewed By Ollieking82 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Ullswater is one of the finest parts of this world. Fact. We also boarded the steamboat from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. The social distancing on the boat was well organised. We spent a couple of hours by the lakeside in Glenridding, eating and just taking in the stunning scenery. Granted we were blessed with a beautiful day. But what ever the weather, you can't be anything but inspired by this place. Oh I will be back.

6. Derwentwater

Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England +44 17687 72912 http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/explorederwentwater
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5.0 based on 2,871 reviews

Derwentwater

Reviewed By carljones1 - Preston, United Kingdom

One of my favourite lakes Just walk down a short way to friars crag for one of the best views The sight is like a panoramic view with mountains lake shapes and valleys see the island opposite and fills the senses with peace and beauty. Perfect when no one else is around though it is very popular. For even better treat visit in spring may time when sun is going down and the bottom of the lake is lit up with shades and colours reflecting in the water one of the most memorable sights you can see. Just pergect

7. Wast Water

Wasdale Head England
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5.0 based on 416 reviews

Wast Water

Reviewed By russellnicholson997 - Northolt, United Kingdom

If you are Staying in this Area,you will have the chance to see, and absorb the Wasdale Magic, if you aren't Staying here, then I Highly Recommend Making a Day Trip to this Remote Lakeland Valley as the Scenery is just sublime.....At anytime of year this Valley is Spectacular and will leave visitor's in Awe, In every Season, you will be Treated to amazing Scenes, (having Said that, I WOULD ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Checking the Weather Forecast, particularly in the Winter)as this is a Long Day out,driving (UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO DRIVE OVER THE 2 MOST )Spectacular Mountain passes in the Lake district ( Hardknott and Wrynose) to get here....Wasdale,s claim is the Home of the Deepest Lake, Highest Mountain (Scafell Pike) and Biggest Liar, A competition held Annually. There is more than enough Reason for One to Visit the Wasdale Valley, to see this area, is True Lakeland Granduer, The Towering Scafells, the Dark lake of Wastwater, and The Towering Scree,s for which the Area is quite Famous, the Scree,s re Breathtaking scene, on a Cloudy day, they are very Moody and Brooding, but on a still summer's Evening, as the Sun slowly Sinks and the Lake is Still like a Mirror, the Reflections are Stunning....there are 2 Great places to eat at this End of the Valley, A short distance from the Dramatic Scenery is the Strands pub,and Directly Opposite The Scree,s inn, both offering a Delicious range of Food at Good Prices,Local beers and Beverages..... if you are planning a Trip to the Top of the Valley, where you have the Beautiful little Hamlet of Wasdale Head, with its famous inn, and Tiny St.Olafs church, nestling behind windblown Yew Tree's and the Shoulder of Lingmell....All of the Above make Wasdale a Fabulous day out.....

8. New Mills Trout Fishing Park

Brampton CA8 2QS England +44 16977 41115 [email protected] http://www.newmillstroutfishingpark.co.uk
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5.0 based on 218 reviews

New Mills Trout Fishing Park

A unique trout fishing park with superb scenery and a stream fed lake at its centre. New Mills also provides one of the largest tackle shops in the north of Cumbria. Set within 7 acres of rolling countryside and centred on an historic 1753 Corn Mill, which was originally part of the Howard family's Naworth Castle Estate. Glamping available in 7 Deluxe Running Water Wigwams, offering cosy, heated accommodation with kitchen and en-suite shower and toilet. Some available with wood fired hot tubs. 1 acre Troutmasters fly fishing lake and additional fun fishing 'bait' pond. Fishing lessons. Children's fishing parties. Corporate fishing days. Fresh trout for sale. Onsite cafe and bistro. Children's play area.

Reviewed By tonybE5567OH

Been fishing New Mills now a few times love the place very clean and tidy the owners and staff are very good and always on hand for advise with the fishing the tackle shop is also well stocked some big trout in the fly fishing pond and all in very good condition sometimes hard to catch but when you do catch you enjoy it more first class.

9. Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator CA23 3AS England http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356396900559/
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5.0 based on 161 reviews

Ennerdale Water

Reviewed By nickp875 - Banbury, United Kingdom

Westernmost boundary of the northern part of Lake District. Great walking but need to walk along 6 miles of forestry track to get to walks up Haystack or Pillar/Haycock. Easy /pretty drive to Crummock/Buttermere as well

10. Goat Water

Coniston England
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Goat Water

Reviewed By gordonj258 - Blackpool, United Kingdom

This is a spectacularly beautiful place. It can be wild and cold but is a place to be visited. Leave Walna Scar car park and follow Walna Scar Road for an hour or so, it is quite a hike, go up Dow Crag, drop down by Goat Hause to take a closer look at Goat Water on the way back to Walna Scar road. Alternatively climb Coniston Old Man and drop down by Low Water and the mine workings. Whichever way you go you will be rewarded with panoramic views that are quite stirring.

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