Top Things to do in North West England
Top Hotels in North West England
What to do and see in North West England, England: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in North West England, United Kingdom including Buttermere Lake, Derwentwater, Easedale Tarn, Ullswater Lake, Derwentwater, New Mills Trout Fishing Park, Southport Marine Lake, Tarn Hows, Hammonds Ponds, Coniston Water.
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1. Buttermere Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 816 reviews
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. Derwentwater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
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
3. Easedale Tarn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 721 reviews
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
4. Ullswater Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 370 reviews
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.
5. Derwentwater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,871 reviews
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
6. New Mills Trout Fishing Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 218 reviews
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.
7. Southport Marine Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 741 reviews
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. Tarn Hows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,327 reviews
Stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic, or to begin your wider Lake District countryside adventure. There are also rare Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. There is a mobility scooter available for use for those who are less able to get around the Tarn.
Reviewed By borrum - London, United Kingdom
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter, the circular walk around Tarn Hows offers a panoramic view of beautiful wooded countryside, magnificent hills and valleys, and the glistening waters of the tarns.
9. Hammonds Ponds
10. Coniston Water
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 647 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
We stopped off at Coniston Water on our way north to Keswick, and it provided a great introduction to the Lake District, especially as we had booked a trip on the steam yacht Gondola, which was thoroughly enjoyable. Coniston Water is the longest lake in the Lake District, at 5 miles long. As such, it has been popular for attempts to break the water speed record, most famously by Donald Campbell who tragically died, having achieved 320 mph, when his hydroplane Bluebird somersaulted and crashed. Eminent people who owned houses along the lake include John Ruskin and Arthur Ransome. All are celebrated in the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, while Ruskin is also buried in the churchyard. The journey along the lake on Gondola, originally built in 1859 and now owned and operated by the National Trust, provided splendid views of the lake, the hills, Ruskin's and Ransome's houses - and the autumn clouds!!
