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Buttermere, Cumbria - Buttermere is one of the many lakes in the Lake District.

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Buttermere, Cumbria - The lake's name comes from the village adjacent to it.

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Windermere, Cumbria - Windermere is the biggest natural lake in England.

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Windermere, Cumbria - The lake is easily accessed by train, making it a popular leisure destination.

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Loch Lomond, Scotland - Loch Lomond and its surrounding woodlands is a great haven for hiking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities.

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Loch Lomond, Scotland - The lake is easily accessed from Balloch, which is also home to Loch Lomond Aquarium.

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Lake Vyrnwy, Wales - This lake is surrounded by the Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve and Estate.

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Lake Vyrnwy, Wales - Lake Vyrnwy is a man-made reservoir and dam.

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Dozmary Pool, Cornwall - Dozmary Pool is a small lake no deeper than a few feet.

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Dozmary Pool, Cornwall - The lake is the scene of the legendary tale of King Arthur rowing the Lady of the Lake out into the water in order to obtain Excalibur.

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Derwentwater, Lake District - Derwentwater is one of the largest lakes in the Lake District.

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Derwentwater, Lake District - The deepest point of the lake is 22 m.

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Loch Awe, Scotland - Loch Awe is a large freshwater lake in the idyllic Scottish highlands.

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Loch Awe, Scotland - The long, narrow body of water has two islands, Innis Chonnell and Inishai.

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Ullswater, Cumbria - Ullswater is another large body of water in the Lake District.

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Ullswater, Cumbria - It’s a good venue for canoeing, sailing, and hiking. It even has a scuba diving spot.

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Loch Ness, Scotland - This Scottish lake is most famous for the legend of the Loch Ness Monster.

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Loch Ness, Scotland - The vast lake is only around 23 miles away from the city of Inverness.

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Blea Tarn, Cumbria - This mountain lake is also known as Little Langdale, the name of the village nearby.

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Blea Tarn, Cumbria - The deepest point of the lake doesn’t go beyond 7 m.

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Lake by Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire - This man-made lake was built between 1768 and 1771.

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Lake by Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire - The lake serves as a picturesque view for the historic Blenheim Palace and country house.

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Loch Shiel, Scotland - This freshwater loch is 120-m deep.

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Loch Shiel, Scotland - The loch has appeared as backdrop in movies such as ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Highlander’.

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Llyn y Fan Fach, Wales - This Welsh lake spreads across 10 hectares.

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Llyn y Fan Fach, Wales - Llyn y Fan Fach is situated within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Coniston Water, Cumbria - Coniston is also n the Lake District. It is the third-biggest lake in Cumbria.

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Coniston Water, Cumbria - The lake is a popular location for enjoying canoeing and boat rides.

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The Serpentine, London - The Serpentine is in London’s Hyde Park.

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The Serpentine, London - The lake is linked to River Westbourne, from where it gets its inflow.

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Lake by Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - This lake acts as backdrop to Chatsworth House, known for its prestigious art collection.

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Lake by Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire live in Chatsworth House.

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Llyn Gwynant, Wales - The lake is one of the many found in Snowdonia, the northern mountainous region of Wales.

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Llyn Gwynant, Wales - Llyn Gwynant sits in Nant Gwynant valley.

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Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland - This lake covers almost 150 km of surface.

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Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland - Strangford Lough is connected to the Irish sea by a slender channel, and is home to friendly seals.

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Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland - Lough Neagh is a large freshwater lake right next to Belfast International Airport.

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Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland - It is the largest lake in Britain.

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Bewl Water, Kent and East Sussex - Bewl Water is a reservoir found sprawling between Kent and East Sussex.

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Bewl Water, Kent and East Sussex - The man-made lake is the largest body of water in South East England.

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