Wild Swim Atlas

    Buttermere

    Buttermere, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year

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    Getting there

    Buttermere is an open-access lake with shore swimming, no powered craft and a footpath around the water.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    See official website
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Managed by
    National Trust North West

    Getting there

    Access the lake from the B5289 and nearby National Trust car parks in Buttermere village. The lake has a footpath around it and shore access near the eastern end.

    54.5299, -3.2656

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim with support and make yourself visible.
    • Check conditions before entering the water.
    • Swim along the shoreline so you can exit easily.
    • Do not swim alone.
    • Do not swim after drinking or taking drugs.
    • Avoid mooring areas, jetties and boating channels.

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