Seasonal, advice against swimming1 miDerwent Water at Crow Park
Crow Park, Keswick, Keswick
Derwentwater
Stair, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year
Derwentwater is a large lake with publicly accessible shoreline where swimming is allowed, alongside active boat use.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- See official website
- Managed by
- National Trust, North West
Getting there
Derwentwater is near Stair, Lake District. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
54.5789, -3.1460
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Keep close to the shore.
- Use a tow float and make yourself visible.
- Enter the water slowly.
- Swim with support where possible.
- Do not swim alone.
- Avoid jetties, marinas, ferry routes and boating channels.
Swimming spots nearby
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Seatoller
Free, open all year5 miBlea Tarn
Borrowdale
Free, open all year5 miTarn at Leaves
Rosthwaite Fell, Borrowdale, Borrowdale
Open, free access6 miHarrop Tarn
Wythburn Forest, Borrowdale
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