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The coldest lakes in the UK
1 lakes and lochs from 187 measured points, coldest first.
0Polar · 0–5 °C
1Icy · 5–10 °C
0Cold · 10–15 °C
0Fresh · 15–20 °C
0Summer · over 20 °C
As of: 2026-10-26 11:22 UTC · Readings from public monitoring networks, compiled by BrrChecker
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