Wild Swim Atlas

Grasmere

Grasmere, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year

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Grasmere is a lake in the Lake District National Park where public swimming is permitted and motor boats are prohibited.

Water
Lake
Managed by
Lake District National Park Authority

Getting there

Grasmere lake lies south of Grasmere village in the Lake District National Park. It is beside the A591.

54.4495, -3.0224

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Rules to know before you go

  • Do not swim to the islands; access to the islands is not permitted.
  • Do not use powered craft.
  • Swim along the shoreline and avoid jetties and boating areas.
  • Do not swim alone.

Swimming spots nearby

All of Lake District
Free, open all year2 mi

Lingmoor Tarn

Lake
Lingmoor Fell, Chapel Stile
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