Things to do in United Kingdom, United Kingdom: The Best Bodies of Water

November 11, 2021 Yuk Petri

Discover a country filled with epic landscapes, fairy-tales castles and vibrant modern cities bursting with unforgettable experiences to share. Whether it’s gazing at the London skyline from the top of iconic St Paul’s and sipping the finest single malt whisky in a pub in the Scottish Highlands, or tracing footsteps of Banksy in Bristol, discovering musical legends in Liverpool and exploring the history of Cardiff Castle in the stunning heart of Wales, there’s a Britain that’s perfect for you.
Restaurants in United Kingdom

1. Ullswater Lake

England
Excellent
78%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
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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.

2. Derwentwater

Derwent Water House Keswick on Derwentwater Nbiughl, Keswick CA12 5RF England +44 17687 72912 http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/explorederwentwater
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
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0%
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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

3. The Quarry

Shrewsbury SY1 1JA England +44 1743 234050 http://www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/quarry-and-dingle
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 1,590 reviews

The Quarry

Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom

For what is in essence the town park to be one of the highest rated attractions for any town on Trip Advisor it must be something special, but in this case it is. The Quarry, where Percy Thrower was Parks Superintendent for nearly thirty years, is a superb open space which not only contains the excellent Dingle garden, but the beautiful rows of Lime trees that form a central avenue between the Hercules statue and Percy Throwers house, the Quarry lodge, with the excellent St Chads Church as a back drop, and also line the River Severn walkway from the Porthill footbridge all the way to the Greyfriars footbridge. The Dingle is truly superb and all I can say is do not to miss this and walk the wonderful Lime paths when you visit Shrewsbury.

4. River Lathkill

England
Excellent
89%
Good
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

River Lathkill

Reviewed By Bec-Notts-2209 - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

My family and I visited Lathkill Dale today, we walked from Monyash along the river, it’s quite steep in places. The scenery is amazing, so picturesque. The walk is very peaceful and enjoyable, there’s different paths you can take but we stayed by the river. we will definitely visit again in the very near future ????????

5. River Avon

Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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2%
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

River Avon

This scenic river runs through the center of Bath and offers pleasant walking trails along its banks and boat tours.

Reviewed By JohnD209 - Leavenworth, United States

The River Avon – There are several rivers named Avon in Britain as Avon is a cognate of the Welsh word afon, or river. The Avon River that flows through Bath and Bristol rises just north of Acton Turville in South Gloucestershire and is navigable from Bath to Bristol. It is 121 km long, the 19th longest river in the United Kingdom. The stretch from the Pulteney Bridge in Bath downstream 700 meters to the Bath Locks and the river at Bristol are particularly popular stretches for riverside strolls, although picturesque bridges span the river throughout its length. Visited late Fall 2019.

6. The Broads National Park

Norwich England +44 1603 610734 [email protected] http://www.visitthebroads.co.uk/
Excellent
72%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,226 reviews

The Broads National Park

Discover dramatic landscapes, raw natural beauty and a rare quality of light. Where big, bright skies meet endless horizons and dreamlike landscapes. A place where time stands still. Real peace, open space – it’s a place unlike anywhere else... The Broads National Park.

Reviewed By carolwise - Norwich, United Kingdom

We hired a day boat from Potter heigham and the views are amazing we also stopped of at a pub and the mooring was free. You see a lot of wildlife

7. Southport Marine Lake

The Promenade, Southport PR9 0EA England http://www.visitsouthport.com/things-to-do/southport-marine-lake-p57002
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 741 reviews

Southport Marine Lake

Reviewed By adyval - Long Eaton, United Kingdom

Been around the lakes many times over the years and it is large with lots of activities on it like power boats, speed boat etc. Lots of seats around also.

8. Montgomery Canal

Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Montgomery Canal

9. The River Cam

Cambridge England +44 1223 927331 http://www.visitcambridge.org/things-to-do/punting-bus-and-bike-tours/punting-tours
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 2,409 reviews

The River Cam

Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom

The river Cam is a very calm pretty river and it is worth taking one of the punt trips the very friendly and knowledgeable guides keep you entertained with histories and stories of the college's you pass and the bridges you float beneath. On a sunny spring afternoon it was an absolutely pleasant way to while away an hour.

10. Royal Military Canal

Royal Military Road Hythe to Rye England +44 1797 367934 http://www.royalmilitarycanal.com/pages/index.asp
Excellent
58%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Royal Military Canal

Reviewed By JudithTintern - Yeovil, United Kingdom

We visited 3 parts of the canal. We put our kayak in at Hamstreet - the bridge near the garden centre and paddled to Bilsington and back. Lovely peaceful stretch of the canal. We visited Hythe Lock and walked a fair bit of the canal. A good, free car park and stunning views. We also parked in Hythe and walked a stretch. Really lovely. The bottom line - its quite stunning to walk by and kayak on. For kayaking you have to have a licence from Hythe Lock to Seabrook which is why we explored further up - glad we did.

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