About
A small lake in an isolated stretch of moorland between Buxton and Leek, said to be haunted by a mermaid or 'mere maid' who drowns people and is avoided by animals and birds.
Why go
- Experience a place steeped in dark folklore
- Soak in the isolated moorland beauty
- Hear the chilling mermaid legend
Must try
- Visit the lonely blackmere moorland pool
- Take photos of the stunning views
Pro tips
- Go for a quiet picnic
- Walk the surrounding moorland
Good to know
- No swimming due to dangerous objects
- Ugly signage spoils the view
- Animals avoid the water
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Rating
4.4 / 5 (17 reviews)