Six Lake District lakes are ranked in the ten most popular lakes, according to Instagram.
Research conducted by CarMoney analysed 45 of the UK’s most well-known lakes, lochs and reservoirs to find which had the most hashtags.
1st) Windermere
#windermere 747,991*
It is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and England and offers a variety of recreational activities.
2nd) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
#lochlomond 462,888
This beautiful loch in the Trossachs national park can be enjoyed by all. Loch Lomond caters for those on all budgets with hotspots for both fine dining and cheap eats.
3rd) Loch Ness
#lochness 415,615
This deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands is well known for its so-called sightings of the infamous Loch Ness Monster. Aside from the tales of the world’s shyest monster, Loch Ness is filled with all sorts of history which you can uncover when visiting.
4th) Ullswater
#ullswater 132,937
Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District at 7.5 miles long. This location will find you in awe of the stunning mountains and waterfall, on a number of popular hiking trails.
5th) Derwentwater
#derwentwater 128,748
Derwentwater is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District and is only a ten-minute walk from the town centre of Keswick. There are four islands in total on Derwentwater, all owned by the National Trust. Derwent Island is one of the National Trust’s most fascinating treasures. The 18th Century house on this little wooded island makes it the only inhabited island in the Lake District which is open to visitors.
6th) Buttermere
#buttermere 72,316 posts
This lake offers one of the best round-the-lake walks in the whole of the Lake District. The village of Buttermere lies between the lakes of Buttermere and Crummock Water and is overlooked by the summits of Grasmoor to the north and High Stile to the south.
7th) Ladybower Reservoir
#ladybowerreservoir 32,466
This is a large Y-shaped reservoir located in the Upper Derwent Valley and is one of the three largest in the area. The Peak District has so much to offer but this reservoir is definitely one of the photogenic spots for your list of places to visit.
8th) Wastwater
#wastwater 30,046
Wastwater is England’s deepest lake and lies at the foot of England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. This lake situated in the west of the county was actually voted ‘Britain’s Favourite View’.
9th) Loweswater
#loweswater 10,134
Take a circular walk around this lake and keep an eye out for the deer and red squirrels that are populated in the woodland next to the lake. In the woods is a hidden treasure, Holme Force. This is a stunning waterfall that is rarely visited as it is hidden from view on the path around the lake.
10th) Malham Tarn
#malhamtarn 6,433
Malham Tarn is an astounding expanse of open water located in Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve. It’s internationally important for the variety of flowers and other wildlife you can find here. So visit any time of the year and be overwhelmed by its beauty.
