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    Blencarn Lake

    Blencarn, Blencarn, CumbriaLakeSwimming permitted

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    Blencarn Lake is a 15-acre spring-fed man-made lake near Blencarn, with fly fishing and on-site facilities.

    Water
    Lake
    Swim hours
    8.00 am until dusk, 1 April to 30 October
    Facilities
    Car park, fishermen's room, wash-up area, seating area

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Blencarn Lake is near Blencarn, Cumbria. An on-site car park is available.

    54.6780, -2.5586

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim with care.
    • Plan ahead for changing weather.

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