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    Fell Foot

    Fell Foot Park, Staveley-in-Cartmel, Lake DistrictLake on WindermereFree, open all year

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    Public lakeshore swimming at Fell Foot Park on Windermere, with changing facilities, showers and water-safety advice.

    Water
    Lake, Windermere
    Swim hours
    The park is open 09:00–20:00 on 16 October 2026.
    Facilities
    Changing rooms, showers, lockers, café
    Dogs
    Dogs are allowed in the water off lead. Keep dogs on leads in the parkland, along lakeshore paths and in the café; dogs are not allowed in the children's play area.
    Managed by
    National Trust

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersThe Environment Agency bathing-water monitoring season runs from 15 May to 30 September.Closed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Fell Foot is a lakeshore park on Windermere in Cumbria. Access to the water is from the park shoreline.

    54.2745, -2.9538

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Follow water safety advice boards.
    • Know your limits and use suitable skills and equipment.
    • Keep dogs under close control during busy periods.
    • Do not use the water when conditions are unsafe.
    • Do not use barbecues on site.

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    Questions about Fell Foot

    Can you swim at Fell Foot?

    Yes. Members of the public swim from the lakeshore at Fell Foot, which is a designated bathing water on Windermere. There is no stated lifeguard service.

    Are dogs allowed at Fell Foot?

    Dogs are allowed in the water off lead. Keep dogs on leads in the parkland, along lakeshore paths and in the café; dogs are not allowed in the children's play area.

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