List of lakes of England Facts for Kids

England is home to many beautiful lakes and reservoirs. These are important water bodies that provide us with drinking water, support amazing wildlife, and offer places for fun activities. You can find natural lakes, especially in places like the Lake District, and also many man-made reservoirs built to store water.

England's Biggest Lakes and Reservoirs

The table below shows the largest lakes and reservoirs in England. They are ranked by their surface area. This is the total space the water covers on the ground.

Rank	Lake or Reservoir	Area (square kilometres)	Area (square miles)
1	Windermere	14.73	5.69
2	Rutland Water	10.86	4.19
3	Kielder Water	10.00	3.86
4	Ullswater	8.91	3.44
5	Grafham Water	6.27	2.42
6	Bassenthwaite Lake	5.34	2.06
7	Derwent Water	5.34	2.06

Natural Lakes and Man-Made Reservoirs

England has many different types of water bodies. Some are natural lakes, formed over thousands of years by glaciers or other natural processes. A great example is Windermere in Cumbria, which is England's largest natural lake.

Many other large water bodies in England are actually reservoirs. These are man-made lakes built to store water. Engineers create reservoirs by building large dams across valleys. This collects rainwater and river water, which is then used for drinking water, to generate electricity, or to control floods.

There are hundreds of lakes and reservoirs across England. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small, while others, like Rutland Water and Kielder Water, are huge. These water bodies are important for people and for nature. They provide homes for fish, birds, and other animals. They also offer places for people to go boating, fishing, or simply enjoy nature.

List of lakes of England facts for kids

England's Biggest Lakes and Reservoirs

Natural Lakes and Man-Made Reservoirs

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