Free, open all year1 miLow Water
Coniston
Goat's Water
Coniston, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year
Goat's Water is a small tarn between Dow Crag and the Old Man of Coniston in the Lake District National Park.
- Water
- Lake
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Lake District National Park Authority
Getting there
Walk from Coniston towards Walna Scar Road, then follow the footpath to Goat's Water between Dow Crag and the Old Man of Coniston.
54.3690, -3.1313
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim at your own risk
- Enter the water slowly
- Check the depth before swimming
- Swim with support and make sure you can exit easily
- Do not swim alone
- Do not swim if blue-green algae is suspected
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