Best places: Lakes in United Kingdom

9-mi. glacial lake in the mountains with sailing & steamboats & a 20-mi. surrounding hiking trail.

Verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive, deep water lake.

Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages.

This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities.

Quiet lake with picnic areas, non-motorised boating & a scenic steam railway along the shore.

Small 28-acre lake reachable by serene hiking trails, offering an intimate pebble beach.

Bordered by fells & ancient woodlands, this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating.

Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing.

Scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks, a popular destination for hiking & birdwatching.

130-acre recreational lake for swimming, boating & fishing, with an educational visitor center.

Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals.

Scenic National Trust lake in the Yorkshire Dales featuring the Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre.

This scenic lake in a wetland reserve features 7 islands, including one with a medieval castle.

Historic manmade lake with a waterfall, bordered by gardens, monuments & a walking/biking trail.

This lake in Snowdonia National Park is surrounded by mountains & associated with Arthurian legends.

This 1,611-hectare freshwater lake features a walking trail & an island with Loch Leven Castle.

👍👍 Roath Park Cardiff, Wales, is one of Cardiff's most popular parks, owned by Cardiff County Council and managed by the Parks Section. It retains a classic Victorian atmosphere and has many facilities. The park has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award to recognise its high quality...