Wild Swim Atlas

    Gibson's Spout

    Bootle, Bootle, Lake DistrictWaterfall pool on Crookley Beck or River AnnasFree, open all year

    Directions
    Getting there

    A small waterfall near Bootle, reached by a bridleway from a roadside parking place.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Crookley Beck or River Annas
    Dogs
    A few sheep are present.

    Getting there

    From Bootle, take the road behind Bootle Stores, opposite the chapel, to the parking place. Go through the gate and follow the bridleway; the waterfall is through another gate about 200 metres further on the right.

    54.2842, -3.3510

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    Questions about Gibson's Spout

    Can you swim at Gibson's Spout?

    Yes. The waterfall has open public access, and Lake District guidance says visitors are free to swim in rivers and other natural waters apart from listed exceptions.

    Are dogs allowed at Gibson's Spout?

    A few sheep are present.

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