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Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in Leeds

If you fancy a proper walk or a day by the water, it means a drive out from Leeds rather than a stroll from the centre. A longer trip out to York gets you Maran Lakes, where a day ticket from £15 buys you fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout, with sessions from four hours if you just want a taste of it. Also out that way, Redwood Park has seven lakes for fishing and cabins if you want to make a weekend of it. Over towards Sheffield, Winscar Reservoir has a flat tarmac path right round the water, good for buggies and bikes alike. For free and easy, Winscar wins: no charge, free parking, picnic spots, though there is no swimming allowed. If your children are older and patient enough to sit still with a rod, the fishing at Maran Lakes or Redwood Park suits them better than toddlers, and Redwood's cabins are worth it if fishing turns into an overnight stay rather than a few hours.

3 places 1 free to visit

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Calm blue water with trees reflected along both banks under clear sky.

from £15

Maran Lakes

York

Fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout on a day ticket, with catch-and-release or catch-and-take sessions from four hours.

Redwood Park

York

Seven lakes for fishing and cabins to stay over in, open early to late most of the year.

Aerial view of turbulent sea water with white foam and waves from above.

Free

Winscar Reservoir

Sheffield

A flat tarmac bridleway round a big reservoir for walking or cycling, with free parking and picnic spots but no swimming.

Free parkingPicnics allowedToilets

Good to know: lakes, reservoirs & riversides in Leeds

Are any of them free?

Yes, Winscar Reservoir is free to visit.

What does a paid visit cost?

Paid entry starts from £15 at Maran Lakes. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.

Whereabouts are they?

You'll find lakes, reservoirs & riversides in York and Sheffield. Every place we list is in or around Leeds, and each listing has the full address and directions.