List of loughs of England facts for kids

A "lough" (pronounced like 'loff') is a special name for many lakes in the northern parts of England. You'll find them mostly in the counties of Northumberland and Cumbria. These loughs are often located near the Whin Sill escarpment, which is a long ridge of rock where Hadrian's Wall was built.

Loughrigg Fell, a hill possibly named after a nearby lough.

What is a Lough?

In northern England, people say "lough" like 'loff'. This is a bit different from how "loch" is said in Scotland, which has a stronger 'ch' sound. The word "lough" comes from an older English word that used to have that 'ch' sound, but it changed over time.

Loughs Near Hadrian's Wall

Many loughs are found close to Hadrian's Wall, especially on Haughton Common. These lakes are often beautiful and are part of the historic landscape.

Here are some loughs you can find near Hadrian's Wall:

• Broomlee Lough
• Crag Lough
• Greenlee Lough
• Grindon Lough
• Halleypike Lough

Loughs in Northumberland

Besides those near Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland is home to many other loughs scattered across the county. They add to the natural beauty of the area.

Some other loughs in Northumberland include:

• Black Lough, Northumberland
• Blackaburn Lough
• Blaxter Lough
• Coldmartin Lough
• Darden Lough
• Harbottle Lough
• Kimmer Lough
• Little Lough
• Sweethope Loughs
• Whitfield Lough
• The Lough, which is located on Lindisfarne island.

Loughs in Cumbria

The county of Cumbria also has its share of loughs, including some in the famous Lake District.

Here are some loughs in Cumbria:

• Loughrigg Tarn is a small lake in the Lake District. There's also a hill nearby called Loughrigg Fell, which might have been named after the tarn.
• Monkhill Lough
• Thorngill-Lough, found in the North Pennines area.
• Thurstonfield Lough

Loughs in County Durham

While not as common, some places in County Durham also use the name "lough."

• Beacon Lough, in Gateshead, might refer to a small pond called Hazlett’s Pond that used to be at the bottom of Beacon Hill.