UK Lakes - Lakes Portal (UKCEH)

This is the lake polygon dataset from the UK Lakes Portal (https://eip.ceh.ac.uk/apps/lakes/), originally based on OS PANORAMA but this dataset includes data from a number of sources. It has a basic set of attributes including the water body ID (WBID) as well as the computed area and perimeter of each lake. The WBID is commonly used across research institutions and is the same ID as used on the UK Lakes Portal, where more information can be found on each lake in this dataset, including lake typology, chemistry, biology, connectivity and catchment landcover. The pop-up has been configured to include a link to take you through to the UK Lakes Portal page for the selected waterbody. Please note: WBID codes used within this dataset and the Lakes Portal are not the same as the WFD waterbody ID. Find out more and download the data HERE. The original development of this dataset is detailed in Hughes et al. (2004), although this version of the dataset has been changed and improved since then. Reference: Hughes, M., Hornby, D.D., Bennion, H. et al. The Development of a GIS-based Inventory of Standing Waters in Great Britain together with a Risk-based Prioritisation Protocol. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution: Focus 4, 73–84 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:WAFO.0000028346.27904.83