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Notable lake · Lancashire, Lancashire

Over Water

Over Water is a lake in Lancashire, Lancashire.

Over Water: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Over Water

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Over Water — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.70461, -3.16341. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Over Water

    • Little Cockup · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Longlands Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Binsey · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lowthwaite Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Meal Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Brae Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Great Sca Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Bakestall · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Ireby Old Church · church · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Great Calva · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Caer Mote · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Torpenhow Hill · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Long Side · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Bassenthwaite Lake · lake · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • High Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Skiddaw Little Man · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Faulds Brow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~9 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Over Water full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Over Water yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Over Water?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Over Water?

    Nearby: Little Cockup (viewpoint, 2 km), Longlands Fell (viewpoint, 3 km), Binsey (viewpoint, 3 km), Lowthwaite Fell (viewpoint, 3 km), Meal Fell (viewpoint, 4 km), Brae Fell (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is Over Water worth visiting?

    Over Water is listed as a notable lake in Lancashire on Spotwander.